States of Jersey Police
Rouge Bouillon Police HQ
PO Box 789
Jersey
JE4 8ZD

Tel: 01534 612612
Fax: 01534 612613
Some calls may be recorded
sojp@jersey.pnn.police.uk

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Departments

The Crime Reduction Unit

The Crime Reduction Unit is part of the Community Branch at the States of Jersey Police.

The crime reduction unit runs campaigns throughout the year to encourage safety, such as cycle marking initiatives, the personal safety campaign, and reminders about online safety for young people and securing property and cars. It works with other local egencies throughout the year.

Booklets and leaflets are also produced by the crime reduction unit including the community safety booklet and a booklet aimed at keeping local businesses safe and secure.

Crime reduction information

Crime Reduction booklets are free and can be obtained by calling 612345 or by clicking here to download our PDF verison.

The department also offers advice on avoiding becoming a victim of both online and letter scams. Click here for more information in a PDF booklet about this.

Safety advice for you, your home and your business is below on this page.

Counter Terrorism

The States of Jersey Police work to ensure that all organisations are aware of anti-terrorism information which is relevant to them. Please click the links below to see a range of publications aimed at different kinds of organisations. All are in PDF form. These documents can be sent by email to you. Please contact our Crime Reduction Unit on 01534 612345 for information.

Bars, Pubs and Nightclubs

Business continuity - expect the unexpected

Raising security standards in your business

Advice on protecting your home

House break Many burglaries in Jersey are opportunist crimes. Sometimes, no force is used – access is gained through an open door or window.
Securing your property will make you safer in your home, and keep your possessions safe while you are out.

Windows:

Always lock doors and close windows – even if you are only going out for a short time.
Use window locks to prevent easy access to your home. A burglar is less likely to break in if they have to smash a window.
Fit security grilles to vulnerable windows.
Don’t draw curtains while you are away. It is a clear indication that the house is empty.

Doors/keys:

Use deadlocks where they are fitted
Don’t leave keys near doors in obvious places
Make sure doors and frames are strong and in good condition
Fit front and back doors with five-lever mortice deadlocks – and use them
Fit a spy hole so that you can check visitors to your door
A door chain gives more protection when speaking to callers at night
Keep all valuable items out of sight
Do not leave spare keys in vulnerable places like a garage or shed

Lighting/alarms:

Good lighting can deter a criminal, as there is more chance they can be seen
Lighting can be controlled with timers, passive infra-red or photoelectric cell (dusk to dawn lights)
Use timer switches for lights and radios
Visible burglar alarms and good security lighting will help protect your home

Flats or multiple occupancy dwellings:

Your main door must be strong. Think about replacing it if it is unsuitable as a main entry door
Fit protective steel strips to doorframes to strengthen them
Fit hinge bolts to stop doors being pulled off their hinges
Consider fitting a telephone entry system
Do not ‘buzz’ open the door for people you do not know, and don’t hold the door for someone you know isn’t a resident
Think about fore safety as well as security. You must be able to get out quickly if there is a fire.

If you are burgled

When you arrive home and notice signs of a break in, don’t enter the property or shout as the intruder may still be inside.
Do go to a neighbour and call the Police immediately on 612612.

How to stay safe at night

On foot:

Walk quickly and with a purposeful stride
Stay in the centre of the path facing on coming traffic to avoid kerb crawlers
Look straight ahead, and be aware of the people around you
Carry your bags close to your body
Avoid eye contact and cross the road to avoid getting into a confrontational position
Don’t label keys with your name, address, make of vehicle or vehicle registration
Buy and carry a personal alarm available from the Crime Reduction Team at Police HQ or from any parish hall
Don’t use a personal stereo late at night when you could be in danger. Your hearing is one of the best senses you have to help you stay safe
Be aware at cash machines – look around you before taking your money out

Protecting your bike:

Always secure your bike to an immovable object
If you can, lock your bike in a secure shed or garage
Always use a strong lock when leaving your bike, even for a few minutes. If you don’t, your insurance company may refuse to pay out for any theft.
Have your bike security marked. Security marking packs are available from the Police Station
We hold regular bike marking events in the summer months, where cyclists can get their bikes security marked for free. These are always announced in local press nearer the time.

Protecting your car:

Think about where you are parking. Thieves prefer to target cars in dimly lit places with few passers by.
Remove any valuables from view. They should be locked away in the glove box or in the boot.
Check you have closed the windows and locked the doors before leaving your car
If your radio is removeable, take it with you
If you have a garage use it, but always lock your car as well
Have your registration number etched on your car windows
If possible have an engine immobiliser and an alarm fitted, preferably with a light to warn thieves your car is protected

Protecting your moped/scooter

Ensure the steering lock is on before you leave your bike
Buy a good quality lock and chain, and make sure the chain is long enough
Secure your bike to something solid
Keep your keys safe and out of sight at all times
Don’t leave your helmet or any other possession on the bike
If you have a garage, lock your bike away in it when it is not in use, or use ground anchors
Cover your bike if you can

Protecting your boat:

Do not leave expensive equipment such as GPS systems, radios or spare fuel on board your boat, particularly if it is parked in a remote bay.
Never leave keys in your boat
Lock your boat whenever you are not using it
Check on your boat regularly when it is not in use
Ask other boat owners in the same marina/bay to be vigilant about strangers or people acting suspiciously in the area

Protecting unoccupied commerical premises:

Physical security should be considered as the primary focus when reviewing security measures. It is far more cost effective to ensure the shell of the building is secure and any electronic measures should be seen as supporting physical aspects.

Emergency exit doors are notoriously vulnerable and need to be checked to ensure all locking mechanisms are functioning properly. Ideally they should be individually alarmed and linked to the internal alarm system. Signage can be placed on the exterior face of more vulnerable doors stating an alarm is in existence.

Alarm systems should be inspected annually as part of a maintenance contract and tested on a regular basis to ensure all is in working order. Any system needs to be installed by a proficient alarm installer affiliated to an alarm inspectorate body similar to SSAIB (Security Systems Alarm Inspectorate Board), or the NSI (National Security Inspectorate).

If a CCTV is fitted then the system needs to be maintained to ensure the system meets the standard it was originally commissioned to achieve. Most are now digital and if required for evidential purposes need to meet the requirements as specified in the document ‘ UK Police requirements for digital CCTV systems’ (see attached).

Quite often when unoccupied commercial premises are broken into, significant additional damage is caused by internal doors being smashed open. The advice therefore is not to lock internal doors as once they are in generally thieves will have plenty of time to force doors open without any alarm being raised.

Safes within the building should be kept out of site and where necessary bolted to a substantial part of the building structure. Keys should be tightly controlled and never left insecure within the premises.

The removal of any valuable property such as alcohol, or cigarette machines that may provide temptation, is advised.

The use of private security patrols is a useful option to be used at the most effective times – generally during hours of darkness. Consider the use of signage at the building exterior to reinforce security measures are in place. This may also include CCTV signage.