Tag: Isle of Man Constabulary
Minister praises Constabulary after significant fall in recorded crime
HOME Affairs Minister Juan Watterson MHK has praised the effectiveness of the Isle of Man Constabulary following evidence of another significant decrease in the level of recorded crime. Already at a 30-year low, recorded crime in the Isle of Man fell by a further 15.8% during 2012-13, with substantial reductions across all the neighbourhood policing [...]
Minister highlights importance of Youth Justice Team
HOME Affairs Minister Juan Watterson MHK has highlighted the important contribution made by the Youth Justice Team towards enhancing community safety in the Island. The multi-agency team is led by the Isle of Man Constabulary and works to prevent offending by children and young people. It has enjoyed considerable success over recent years in helping [...]
Minister welcomes fall in recorded crime
HOME Affairs Minister Juan Watterson MHK has welcomed evidence of a continued decrease in the level of recorded crime in the Island. The latest crime performance statistics released by the Isle of Man Constabulary compare favourably to those in England and Wales and the Crown Dependencies of Jersey and Guernsey. Overall recorded crime is 12.4% [...]
Public feedback helps to shape Police Powers Bill
THE Department of Home Affairs has welcomed public feedback which has helped to shape legislation aimed at enhancing the Isle of Man Constabulary’s ability to meet the challenges of the 21st century in the most efficient and effective manner and in compliance with Human Rights principles. The Bill supports efforts to combat serious organised crime, [...]
IoM Constabulary shortlisted for prestigious HR award
THE Isle of Man Constabulary has been shortlisted for a prestigious UK award in recognition of its success in achieving high levels of performance through a focus on staff development and learning. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) People Management Awards, delivered in partnership with People Management Magazine, celebrate outstanding achievements in the [...]
Department of Home Affairs seeking new Chief Constable
THE Department of Home Affairs is seeking to recruit a new Chief Constable to head the Isle of Man Constabulary for the next five years. Current Chief Constable Mike Langdon is retiring in December after a distinguished career in the top post in the Manx police force. His successor will be tasked with maintaining the [...]
Public views sought on proposed new legislation
NEW legislation is being proposed to enhance the Isle of Man Constabulary’s ability to meet the challenges facing a modern police force. The intention is to strengthen certain police powers that support efforts to combat serious organised crime, and further improve the Island’s international reputation as a co-operative nation in the fight against cross-border criminal [...]
Police harness technology to keep communities safe
THE Isle of Man Constabulary is seeking to develop its use of technology to help neighbourhood police officers spend more time on patrol and less time in the office. The Manx force is already leading the way in terms of harnessing social media to improve interaction with members of the public, combat crime and enhance [...]
Minister welcomes a further fall in recorded crime
HOME Affairs Minister Juan Watterson MHK has welcomed statistics which point to a further significant decrease in the level of recorded crime in the Island. The overall figures released by the Isle of Man Constabulary for the period up to November 30, 2011, show a fall of 2.8% compared with the same time last year. [...]
Joint statement from the Department of Transport and Isle of Man Constabulary
‘Isle of Man News, 7 January 2010 – The Department of Transport would like to remind motorists to allow extra time for their journey this evening after heavy traffic caused major delays on many of the Island’s roads this morning. ‘A combination of factors including schools reopening, the Mountain Road closure and motorists following advice [...]
