States of Guernsey Police Service

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States of Guernsey Police Service
States of Guernsey Police Service
States of Guernsey Police Service area
Coverage
Area Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, Herm
Size 78 km²
Population Approx 65,000
Operations
Formed 1915
HQ St Peter Port
Officers 177
Divisions
Stations
Chief Officer George Le Page
Website Guernsey Police Service

The States of Guernsey Police Service is the local police force for the Crown Dependency of Guernsey. In addition to providing police for the island of Guernsey itself, the Guernsey Police also provides detachments for the islands of Alderney, Herm and Sark. The force was formed following approval by the States of Deliberation in March 1915, consisting of an inspector, two sergeants, two corporals and eleven constables. As of 2005 it has 177 officers supported by 37 civilian staff.

Sign at police headquarters, St. Peter Port
Sign at police headquarters, St. Peter Port

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