Guernsey Police

St Peter Port

Part of Committee for Home Affairs, States of Guernsey

Story

Formally founded 10 April 1920; professional policing predecessors from 1853. Operated through German occupation of Channel Islands (1940-1945). Led investigation into Emiliano Sala disappearance (2019). Celebrated centenary in 2020.

Guernsey Police adopted The Herbert Protocol in 2018 in partnership with Dementia Friendly Guernsey to help when a vulnerable person goes missing. The police aim to prevent and tackle crime, addressing policing issues and being visible to ensure people, families, and businesses in Guernsey feel safe and secure. —

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Quick facts

Legal form
States Entity (inferred from the source page)
Coverage
Bailiwick Wide
Emergency service
Emergency 24/7 (inferred from the source page)
Facilities
Accessible Parking, Accessible Entrance

People4

  • Damian Kitchen — Chief Officer
  • Richard Bell — Deputy Chief Officer
  • Adam Parry-Jones — Chief Inspector Operations
  • Ian Tanner — Chief Inspector Crime

Services offered

  • Policing
  • Border security (inferred from the source page)
  • Crime investigation (inferred from the source page)
  • Community safety (inferred from the source page)
  • Emergency response (inferred from the source page)
  • Traffic enforcement (inferred from the source page)
  • Commercial fraud investigation
  • Explosive ordnance disposal
  • Police dog section

Hours

Mon
Open 24 hours
Tue
Open 24 hours
Wed
Open 24 hours
Thu
Open 24 hours
Fri
Open 24 hours
Sat
Open 24 hours
Sun
Open 24 hours

Last checked 15 May 2026·Google Business Profile

Contact

Social
Address
Hospital Lane, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 2QN

History2

Key dates and recorded company events for Guernsey Police.

  • 1853—Professional policing predecessors established
  • 2019—Led investigation into Emiliano Sala disappearance

Subsidiaries1

Other businesses under Guernsey Police, across all of Island Graph.

  • Alderney Police—Alderney

    Alderney Police is a 24/7 resident policing service for the Island of Alderney, provided by three locally based officers as a branch of Guernsey Police.

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