Jersey police launches anti-corruption service

Jersey Police said the new scheme will bolster the forces capability to take action against anyone whose behaviour falls far below expectations

Jersey police is set to join the Police Anti-Corruption and Abuse Reporting Service which has been rolled out across the UK.

The States of Jersey Police (SoJP) said the service would be run by independent charity, Crimestoppers.

The force explained the service was established to give the public an "anonymous and confidential route" to report concerns about criminal behaviour by individuals in policing.

Crimestoppers will take reports from the public about individuals employed by the SoJP, as well as police forces across the UK.

Specialist detectives

Police Chief Robin Smith welcomed the service and said it reflected their "determination to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism".

"There is never any room for complacency where corruption and abuse are concerned," she said.

The independent charity said reports from the public about individuals employed by the SoJP would be passed on to the the force's Professional Standards department, who will assess it.

The information may be passed on to specialist detectives to begin an investigation, take action to safeguard someone at risk or in danger or record the information to inform future investigations, said police.

Jersey Police said the service covers information relating to officers and staff who:

• Provide information or influence in return for money or favours.

• Use their policing position for personal advantage - whether financial or otherwise.

• Cross professional boundaries or abuse their position for sexual purposes.

• Abuse or control their partner, or those they have a relationship with.

• Engage in racist, homophobic, misogynistic or disablist conduct, on or off duty, in person or online.