Various questions relating to States of Jersey Police (FOI)

​Request

A.

In Jersey when a states Of Jersey PC flipped his patrol vehicle, what was the cause? What was the outcome? What was the name of this PC? was he dismissed from the SOJP? In court was he tried under Common Law or Statue Law? Is there an ID number (or other means of identification) for this case?

B.

Being a tax payer and paying for the SOJP vehicles can I personally inspect them eg approach a stationary patrol vehicle and ask them the test their lights on the vehicle? What would the outcome of this be if I find a light doesn't work during the night?

C.

Is there a limitation of food I can take into someone who is being held in custody at PHQ
eg I understand a bag of chips is reasonable can I take a birthday cake in?

D.

If stopped by a PC can I honourable notice them, eg I notice you that if I remain hear against my will for more than five minutes I will be charging you and your company at a rate of ten pounds per five minutes or part therefore, if I am not found guilty under common law?

E.

Is the SOJP, honorary police force (each parish), magistrates court, royal court etc. a company?

F.

If ordered by a PC can I charge them? after all an order is chargeable?

Response

A.

The officer involved in the Road Traffic Collision in May 2014 where a police vehicle ‘flipped’ onto its roof was charged under Article 25 of the Road Traffic (Jersey) Law 1956 offence of ‘driving without due care and attention’. He appeared at Jersey Magistrates court and was fined £500. The name of the officer will not be released as it is personal data and as such is exempt under Article 25 of the Freedom of Information Law. The officer is still a serving police officer. Yes there is an identification number for the case: M06021/2014

B.

Police officers, (States or Honorary) or traffic officers are the only people in Jersey with a legal power to inspect motor vehicles. Should a police vehicle become defective during a tour of duty, that vehicle will be withdrawn from service until the fault is rectified.

C.

The provision of food to a detainee is governed by the Police Procedures and Criminal Evidence (Codes of Practice)(Jersey) Order 2004.

8.6 At least two light meals and one main meal shall be offered in any period of 24 hours. Whenever possible these meals should be at recognised meal times. Drinks should be provided at meal times and upon reasonable request between mealtimes. Whenever necessary, advice shall be sought from a suitably qualified medical practitioner on medical or dietary matters. As far as practicable, meals provided shall offer a varied diet and meet any special needs or religious beliefs that the person may have. The person may also have meals supplied by his or her family or friends at his or her or their own expense.

Items of food that contain anything that could be used to assist escape or conceal any illegal substance may be refused.

D.

The States of Jersey Police have a common law right to question anybody. This is not chargeable.

E.

The States of Jersey Police is not a registered company. We do not hold information on the other entities.

F.

This question cannot be answered as it does not make sense.