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WQ.140/2025
WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE MINISTER FOR JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS
BY DEPUTY I. GARDINER OF ST. HELIER NORTH
QUESTION SUBMITTED ON MONDAY 24th MARCH 2025
ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON MONDAY 31st MARCH 2025
Question
"Will the Minister advise the number of officer hours spent policing Jersey roads, for each of the last 3 years, and the associated cost of this work?"
Answer
Improving the safety of the roads, by working collaboratively with partner agencies, is a key area of focus for the States of Jersey Police as set out in the Policing Plan 2025- 2028.
It should be noted that the States of Jersey Police do not have officers solely dedicated to Roads Policing. As part of their normal duties, response officers conduct general patrols when not committed to other tasks. These patrols include various aspects of Roads Policing, such as speed checks and monitoring for moving traffic offences (e.g., traffic sign infractions, mobile phone use, seat belt violations, etc).
Response officers can be tasked to perform Roads Policing duties as part of their tour of duty however they will remain available to be diverted to other incidents. Alternatively, when not tasked to any particular duty, officers will remain vigilant during their patrol for any Roads Policing matters that need to be addressed or reported.
There is currently no process or mechanism in place to quantify the amount of time an officer spends per day, or per tour of duty, performing these tasks. It is therefore not possible to directly answer this question.
Whilst it is not possible to accurately quantify officer time spent, the States of Jersey Police do hold data on the numbers of road related offences dealt with which could be made available if the Deputy wishes.