Reporting makes a difference - to you, your friends, and your community. By reporting incidents when they happen, you can help stop it happening to someone else. You will also help us to better understand the level of these sorts of incidents within the Bailiwick, and enable us to respond accordingly.
Diversity and Inclusion Ethos within Bailiwick Law Enforcement
Bailiwick Law Enforcement (BLE) strives to support the wider community and its individuals of all backgrounds. In no way, shape or form should a person feel victimised for who they are. We value the importance of all members of the community feeling safe and not discriminated against by others. Inclusion is essential in building relationships, security and trust amongst Islanders.
Guernsey Police will endeavour to help victims and where appropriate pursue a prosecution. In some cases, victimisation of individuals or groups of people can lead to tension within the community. While we can only prosecute where a crime is committed, we can work with partner agencies and community groups in a bid to prevent escalation in seriousness or feelings of isolation.
Reporting incidents of this nature makes a difference - to you, your family/friends and your community. You will also assist us in better understanding the level of these incidents within the Bailiwick, and enable us to respond accordingly.
Tell someone
If you do not want to talk to the police, you can still make a report by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or contacting them via their website at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. You do not have to give your name and you will remain anonymous. It is free to call.
All incidents should be reported, whether you have been a victim, a witness or you are reporting on behalf of someone else.
These incidents may include verbal abuse, physical assault, domestic abuse, harassment and damage to property.
If you are a victim:
- Get help immediately.
- Call Guernsey Police on 222222. In an emergency dial 999.
- Make as much noise as you can to alert people.
- As soon as you can, go somewhere you know is safe.
- If you have the confidence, tell the police why you think you were attacked.If you want to stay anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
If you are a witness:
- Call 999 or 222222.
- Let the police know what you've seen. Don't assume others will come forward. Many crucial witnesses walk away thinking someone else will report it.
- Stay alert and safe. Don't physically intervene - you could get hurt yourself.
- If it is safe to do so, take a photograph or video on your mobile phone. Remember, however, that the police are likely to need your phone as evidence.
- Record details of times, number plates, descriptions and so on. If you don't have a pen with you, leave a voicemail message on your mobile phone or write a draft text message. As soon as you can find a pen and paper, write down the information in as much detail as possible.
- If you want to stay anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
Organisations that can help
Guernsey Disability Alliance - 07781 467316
Citizens Advice - 01481 242266
Victim Support and Witness Service - 01481 223000
Bailiwick Law Enforcement is committed to working with other criminal justice partners, statutory and voluntary organisations and the community to effectively tackle these crimes and keep people safe.