This Is Jersey

The officers of the States of Jersey Police provide the day to day policing in Jersey.

The force has approximately 245 officers, supported by about 90 civilian staff. Police headquarters is at Rouge Bouillon in St. Helier. There is a sub station at St Brelade’s Parish Hall.

The States Police provide a round the clock presence in the community with foot and car patrols across the Island. A team of community officers is also dedicated to specific parishes to work with other agencies and find solutions to local problems, reduce crime and improve the quality of life for residents in their area.

One of the department’s major policing initiatives puts more officers on the beat to concentrate on the issues that most concern the public. “Operation Focus” is designed to be a long-term proactive policing strategy to help cut down on crime and increase the public’s confidence in their safety and security. A series of individual “Focus” operations concentrate on issues such as vandalism, underage drinking and drug misuse. Alongside the operational policing actionis a publicity campaign, highlighting the “Focus” operations. To contact Police Headquarters, call 01534 612612 for general inquiries or 999 or 112 in case of emergencies.

In addition to the States of Jersey Police, the Island operates a parish-based Honorary policing system, the origins of which date back several centuries. The States and Honorary forces work in partnership on many policing operations but the links are most apparent in the judicial process. Anyone arrested by a States of Jersey Police Officer must then be charged by a Centenier from the Honorary Police.