20 May 2026
The States of Jersey Police, SOJP, Police Community Safety Team, PCST, will be working with partner agencies to deliver a Beach Safe awareness event on Friday 22 May, as part of the Island’s summer safety campaign.
The event forms part of the Building a Safer Community (BASC) initiative, bringing together emergency services, government and community partners to promote safety and prevent harm.
Officers and partners will engage with Islanders and visitors to share simple steps to help keep Jersey’s beaches safe and enjoyable for everyone. The event is being delivered in partnership with agencies across the BASC network, including Jersey Youth Service, Jersey Sport, Honorary Police and Emergency Services partners. The event will be supported by the Channel Islands Co-op.
Beach Safe messaging includes:
- in an emergency on the beach, call 999
- choose a lifeguarded beach
- be responsible – collect your rubbish
- be sun smart
- do not leave barbeques unattended
As part of the summer patrol plan, SOJP will also be carrying out high-visibility engagement and enforcement patrols.
The engagement activity schedule for Friday 22 May is:
1-3pm | Islandwide engagement and postering
SOJP Police Community Safety Team, PCST, officers will be putting up campaign posters and engaging with businesses and the public at key coastal locations including:
- La Frégate
- Havre des Pas (Lido)
- St Brelade’s Bay
- Long Beach (Grouville)
- St Aubin’s Bay Promenade & Bel Royal
- Le Braye & St Ouen’s Bay
4-6pm | High-visibility patrols (SOJP)
Foot patrols in St Brelade’s Bay and Winston Churchill Park.
6-7/7.30pm | Youth engagement activity (Watersplash area)
SOJP will join Jersey Sport and the Jersey Youth Service (JYS) to engage with young people in and around the Watersplash (Five Mile Road).
- Jersey Sport will provide staff and sports equipment (including football, tennis and cricket)
- St Peter and St Ouen Honorary Police will also be patrolling in the area
This activity coincides with the U18 Y Energy disco event at the Watersplash (7-10pm).
PC Henry Woolley of the Police Community Safety Team said: “We want Jersey’s beaches to be safe and enjoyable to use for everyone, especially as the coming summer months will make them busy places. Being a responsible beach user can help to keep yourself and others safe.
“With fine weather expected over the Bank Holiday weekend, we’re anticipating high numbers at our fantastic beaches. We want everyone to enjoy themselves, but also to take a few simple precautions. By choosing lifeguarded beaches, keeping an eye on the tide, and acting responsibly, we can all enjoy a safe and pleasant summer by the sea.”
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