Police and crime commissioner Donna Jones confirms Totton police station on Testwood Lane will reopen to public in December

A POLICE station will reopen to the public next month, the police and crime commissioner for Hampshire has confirmed.

As reported in the A&T, last year PCC Donna Jones announced 10 stations across the county would resume public-facing duties in a bid to increase police visibility and make officers accessible to the public.

The Testwood Lane station in Totton will officially reopen on Wednesday 11th December. Members of the public will be able to speak to officers, report crimes, get updates, seek help and support, and share information five days a week, from Tuesday to Saturday, between 8am and 4pm.

Confirming the reopening, PCC Donna Jones said: “My priority as your police commissioner is to ensure that Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is public-facing, accessible, and open for business.

“The public have told me they want to be able to speak to the police face to face. Reopening police stations builds vital trust in communities, and bridges the gap in police-community relations that many feel has been lost.

“I’m confident this move will ensure residents, businesses, and visitors feel safer and better connected to their police force.”

She added: “Police officers have always been in the community working from the station, but now the station will open its doors to those who want to seek face-to-face assistance.

“This is another major step for the public, delivering on my promise as we work together to make Hampshire and the Isle of Wight two of the safest counties in the country.”