New title for the Hampshire Constabulary.

[Dave Wilkinson]

As a result of concerns that people living on the Isle of Wight feel "disconnected" from their police force (the Hampshire Constabulary), the force is to be re-named the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary. This is effectively a turning back of the clock. The force previously used that name prior to its amalgamation with Portsmouth and Southampton in 1967. The current Police and Crime Commissioner has sought and received permission for the name change. It will be interesting to see if there is a reversion to the crowned "Brunswick" star pattern badge with the Sovereign's cipher centre and the "ditching" of Hampshire's iconic large wreath helmet plates and cap badges. That said, I'd suggest that it's hardly the right time to engage in large scale "rebranding". We certainly live in changing times.   

 

Dave.

[Dave Wilkinson]

I've just had a look at the proposed badge graphic for the Hants. & IoW Constabulary and it is a poor effort indeed. The College of Heralds approved arms of the County of Soton (Hampshire) have simply been altered by removing the Victorian shaped crown and replacing it with the Imperial state crown. The scroll at the bottom remaining blank. I personally can't see this as being formally approved by anyone other than the Police & Crime Commissioner. Firstly, it does not contain any Isle of Wight element within the design and secondly it is simply a re-hash of the arms of Hampshire County Council.

 

As an aside, the force (Hampshire Constabulary) website makes no mention of the name change although it took place a week or so ago. The only indication of change is on the Police & Crime Commissioner's website. I get the impression that there is a lack of enthusiasm in certain quarters!

 

Dave.  

[I_♥_Police]

Reminds me of the old saying 'the more things change, the more they stay the same'. Just goes to show everything comes full circle in the end

thanks for letting us know by the way as I had no idea whatosever