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3.15pm Update.
Please read the attached statement.
Unless there is a significant development, there will be no further updates
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9.30am
We are searching based on four possibilities:
1. They have landed elsewhere but not made contact.
2. They landed on water, have been picked up by a passing ship but not made contact
3. They landed on water and made it into the life raft we know was on board
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24th January
7.50am update.
We are commencing a coastal search using be Channel Islands Air Search plane of Burhou, the Casquets, Alderney, the north coast of the Cherbourg Peninsula, north coast of Jersey and then back over Sark.
Further information released when available
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17.00 update
Search and rescue operations have been suspended as the sun has now set.
The current plan is for it to resume at sunrise tomorrow.
There will be no further updates tonight.
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11.45am update
So far over 1,000sq miles have been searched by a total of five aircraft and two lifeboats. It is being co-ordinated by the Joint Emergency Services Control Centre.
There has been no trace of the aircraft.
The search is continuing.
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1.20pm update
The island of Burhou has been searched by foot. No trace of the aircraft or those on board has been found.
Further information will be released once it is available.
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15.30 update.
One plane, one lifeboat are still searching.
Another plane will rejoin after refuelling.
1,155sq miles have been searched.
A decision whether to search overnight will be taken at sunset.
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4. The aircraft broke up on contact with the water, leaving them in the sea.
Our search area is prioritised on the life raft option.
More updates as information becomes available
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Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
If you break the law,
We'll come and arrest you.
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11.30am update
There are currently three planes and one helicopter in the air.
We are also reviewing satellite imagery and mobile phone data to see if they can be of any assistance in the search.
So far today nothing spotted can be attributed to the missing plane.
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We have found no signs of those on board. If they did land on the water, the chances of survival are at this stage, unfortunately, slim.
Two planes and a lifeboat are still searching.
A decision about an overnight search will be taken shortly
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23rd January
7.30am update.
We have resumed searching. Two planes are taking off & will search a targeted area we believe has the highest likelihood of finding anything, based on review of the tides and weather since it went missing.
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The search is ongoing and a decision whether to continue will be taken later today.
Further information will be released as we have it.
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10.50am update
The search is ongoing and a decision about continuing will be made once all assets have completed this morning’s search pattern.
Information will be released once available
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A decision about whether to recommence will be taken early tomorrow morning.
There will be no further updates tonight
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During the course of the 15-hour search, which used multiple air and sea assets from the Channel Islands, UK and France, a number of floating objects have been seen in the water. We have been unable to confirm whether any of these are from the missing aircraft.
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Today the sea is much calmer, although visibility was good, it is now deteriorating.
UK authorities have been calling airfields on the south coast to see if it landed there. So far we have no confirmation it did.
Search continues. Decision at sunset about overnight search
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1.30pm update.
280sq. miles of our targeted search pattern using multiple aircraft from the Channel Islands, France and U.K. has been completed over the last five hours.
There is as yet no trace today of the missing aircraft.
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5.10pm update
After an intensive search using multiple aircraft and one lifeboat over the last nine hours, we have found no trace of the missing plane.
With the light now fading, the search will shortly be suspended for the night.
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There are currently two planes, two helicopters and a lifeboat searching for the aircraft.
No trace has yet been found.
Conditions during the search last night were challenging, with wave heights of up to two metres, with heavy rain showers and poor visibility
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Coastal areas around Alderney and off-lying rocks and islands will also be searched from the air.
Updates will be provided once information is available
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16.55 update
Harbour Master Captain David Barker says: “I can confirm the name of the pilot is David Ibbotson.”
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16.10 update
This is the area which has been searched, totalling 1,155sq miles
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Aircraft Search: 10.20am update.
There are currently two helicopters, two planes and one lifeboat searching
Further information as it is available
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Searching for the light aircraft PA 46 Malibu resumed at 8am this morning.
No trace has currently been found
It was en route from Nantes, France to Cardiff, Wales with 2 people
More info when available
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End of day two.
And we want to tell you a story about something we witnessed today*
Please read the attached.
This is the best of us coming through.
We're in this together.
Not in it for ourselves.
*Mascara warning.
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A search and rescue operation is currently underway off the north of Alderney after a light aircraft disappeared from radar several hours ago.
2 helicopters alongside the Guernsey and Alderney lifeboats are searching
We will provide more information as it becomes available
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Clap for Carers
Guernsey Police, Guernsey Border Agency, Guernsey Fire and Rescue and St John Ambulance all say THANK YOU
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Still Day 23
Coronavirus lockdown meant Beau had to cancel his 6th birthday party.
So when we found out, we swung into action to ensure a smile was put on his face and happy memories made
We’re all in this together
Please also wish Beau a happy birthday by washing your hands
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Yesterday, 9.50am: were you sober?
Because one driver wasn't. They were 3 times the limit.
That's so high that they would still have been over the limit at tea time.
Thanks to the members of the public who called us.
Have cornflakes and then drive.
Not scotch.
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Well here they are!
After 18 weeks of training learning the who, the what, the why, the where & how of all things policing our latest batch of recruits have been sworn in.
Here they are mostly in unison & with varying degrees of success doing the traditional hat throwing ...
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We’re 100 years old today!
Please see this short video from Head of Law Enforcement Ruari Hardy
Thank you
PS - as this is non-Coronavirus we won’t reminding everyone of the absolute necessity of washing your hands for a minimum of 20 seconds with soap & warm water.
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Police Dog Iggy was tasked to design and star in a photo which would remind owners of the need to pick up after their dogs.
And we think,
#NailedIt
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We’d like to thank all of the members of the public who came to help with this morning’s RTC on the Bridge. They helped lift the vehicle involved before first responders arrived and then continued to assist when emergency services were on the scene.
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We know what it's like for Coronavirus to disrupt your 100th birthday
So when told it had done the same to Millie Foss & she had to cancel her birthday party, we hatched a plan with
@GuernseyPost
to ensure the card from
@RoyalFamily
got delivered safely
Here's what happened...
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With Christmas over for another year, we have packed away The Police Station Bauble.
It just doesn't feel the same without it.
#backtoreality
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32 year ago we got sent a rhyme
From someone looking for a pass on a crime
We replied in verse
Saying the fine would hit them in the purse
And so on this special day
We wanted to say
We're still really good at poems
Happy
@999Day
29 yrs ago I wrote a poem to the Police to try to worm my way out of a parking ticket. They replied - in rhyme!
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All updates for the search operation will be posted here and on the Guernsey Police Facebook page.
Information released when available
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Self Isolation Breach Prosecution
A £6,000 fine was imposed by the court this morning to someone who breached self-isolation after arriving in Guernsey.
This is not a drill. This is the fight against Coronavirus
Please read the attached for more
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As we head into the first weekend of the stringent travel self-isolation rules and news of school closures, we're releasing a handy list of all the things you should be panic buying.
Please pay attention and take it with you to the shops
#GuernseyTogether
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999 exists to report emergencies - NOT to report the power cut.
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Self-isolation prosecution
This morning a man was in court & fined £6,000 for breaching self-isolation after returning to Guernsey
A robust system for checking those returning to the island is in place
This is the fight against Coronavirus - these rules protect our community
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Last night was the first evening of the new licensing restrictions, with pubs closed from 6.30pm
In total we made three arrests and only one was even loosely connected to the changes.
And that’s the one we want to talk to you about.
Please read the attached
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As it's
#RandomActsOfKindnessDay
it seemed the right time to share that officers at a road block along the West Coast during last weeks storm were given coffee and sausage rolls by a member of the public who wanted to say thanks for what they were doing.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the parents, family and friends of Ernie Backlund-Leale who passed away peacefully over the weekend:
#RIP
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Day 13
And we are entering the entertainment sphere
So sit back, relax and enjoy a simply stunning rendition of Happy Birthday - performed to make his day special
Perfect harmonies or not, we’re chalking this up as a win
Please show your appreciation by washing your hands
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Day 7
Set your phasers to “that’s a great idea!”
Please see the attached
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Self Isolation Breach Prosecution
A £10,000 fine was imposed by the court this morning to someone who breached self-isolation after arriving in Guernsey.
This is not a drill. This is the fight against Coronavirus
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Day 10 (still)
And it was gorgeous.
Seeing as you’re home this evening, saving lives, we’ll bring an island highlight - a Cobo sunset - into your home
Enjoy
(then wash your hands)
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Yes, disc zones are suspended - but this is just childish*
*if you found this funny, wash your hands.
And if you didn't, also wash your hands.
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A final salute of respect for much-loved Guernsey Police Officer.
#RIP
Detective Constable Ian Wright.
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Roses are red
Violets are blue
If you break the law
We'll come and arrest you
#ValentinesDay2020
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Us: "Can we see your driving licence, please?"
Him: "In 17 years, officers."
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8 ppl were caught speeding last week - all between 50mph & 59 mph
The LIMIT is 35mph
Here's a picture with a discreet arrow showing where the speedo will be at that speed
If you have a digital speedo, it will just say 35
Don't go above the arrow or the readout
It's illegal
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Today we’re celebrating
#WorldBookDay2019
. An officer was invited to read to the children at Castel Primary school.
Here’s Andy Hockey, Chief Inspector and as turns out, great story teller, delivering a stirring rendition to the opening of “Barry: The Fish With Fingers”
Enjoy
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Today some of you spotted PC Shields at the Liberation Monument stopping cyclists riding on the pedestrianised area. It is clear in the law that cycling on a pavement is an offence, and it can quickly become very dangerous, even when most people doing it are being careful.
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An £8,000 fine was handed down to a 35-year-old woman today, after she was found guilty of a Covid breach.
Our GBA Officers are still on top of Covid-19, and, as they have proven here, they will make sure those who think they are above the rules don’t get away with it.
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We’ve had calls about people walking on pavements or at the side of the road at night in dark clothing
Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Including YOURS
Reminder: humans do not naturally glow & normal clothes are only visible in daylight
Buy a hi-vis vest & torch
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See. We're getting deliveries.
The reason why the shelves are emptier than they should be is people buying way more than they should.
Do your bit. Buy a normal amount of food.
We're in this together.
Not in it for ourselves
This clip is from last night showing essential goods are coming into the island
Our supply chains are strong
Don’t buy more than you need
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Pay attention
We owe it to the elderly & vulnerable in our society to be responsible
When going shopping do everyone a favour: buy enough for a week - NOT a year
It could mean the difference between someone going hungry or not
We're in this together
Not in it for ourselves
Lots of you are out shopping today with way too many people buying more than they need and not enough social distancing going on.
Supermarkets are trying their best and making changes to help social distancing but they need the community’s help.
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Good morning! Another stunning
#viewfromtheoffice
from PC 105 Taylor this morning.
#loveguernsey
@VisitGuernsey
@UKCopHumour
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Still Day 15
Reminder: sunbathing is not essential
Nor is it exercise
Getting a tan is not as important as saving lives
If you're out sunbathing, we're going to tell you to leave
This is not a drill
This is the fight against Coronavirus
Play your part
Now wash your hands
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Day 4 (Saturday, honestly)
Got a normal weekend planned?
Then you’re doing it wrong!
This is not a drill
Stay home. Save lives.
North Plantation at 1am this morning - the polar opposite of what it usually looks like at that time of the week
Now go wash your hands
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19-year-old Freddie Trenchard, known as Alyssa, was today found unanimously guilty of rape by the Royal Court.
Trenchard was bailed until sentencing, which will take place later in the year.
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3 drink drive arrests in 7 days
No ongoing campaign doesn't mean an amnesty until the next one
Take a taxi. Catch the bus. Designate a driver. Walk.
This picture is the most comprehensive list ever made with excuses for this illegal & dangerous activity
Commit it to memory
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War Memorial Wreath Destruction - Update
Last night we arrested a 19-year old male in connection with the destruction of the wreath.
Enquiries are ongoing & anyone with information is asked to contact us on 725111 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
This is the memorial now
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Self Isolation Breach Prosecution
A £4,000 fine was imposed by the court yesterday on someone who breached self-isolation after arriving in Guernsey.
We’ve said it before and we will say it again: This is not a drill. This is the fight against Coronavirus
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They may be trying to pull the wool over our eyes, but The Joint Emergency Services Control Centre is reporting a number of calls regarding a loose sheep in Les Croutes, Vale. Please can drivers take care in the area (ewe turns not necessary).
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Following an investigation by Guernsey Border Agency officers, a man appeared in court this morning charged with breaching self-isolation regulations. The breaches occurred late in 2020. He was fined £10,000. Rest assured we take these breaches very seriously.
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It's Day 9 - and it's Friday (fact).
Town at 8.45am
No people = a caring population that's staying home and saving lives
Now have a warm and soapy minimum 20 second hand wash to congratulate yourselves on such community spirit
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Police Dog Lynx is a huge supporter of all frontline services & wanted to show appreciation at last nights “clap for carers”
But, she hasn’t quite mastered her clapping, so: Bark for Carers
(She also wants everyone to wash their hands after watching because it’s so important)
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This morning a group of Isle of Man officers were sworn-in by the Royal Court to help support us during the Island Games. If you see them out and about, distinctive by their white helmets, make sure to say hello!
#islandgames2023
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Officers are currently investigating the destruction of the wreath laid by the Bailiff at the War Memorial.
We share your outrage about this despicable act.
If you know who did this, call us on 725111 or CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Customs dogs Harley and Brynn wanted to make a hand washing video for you all
But the lack of opposable thumbs meant that idea had to be shelved.
So they stood near some water instead and hoped the message would be clear.
Don't let them think they've failed & wash your hands
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Good morning! Looking across to
@Hermisland
for another stunning
#viewfromtheoffice
from PC 51 France this morning.
#sunrise
#loveguernsey
@VisitGuernsey
@UKCopHumour
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Please see the below statement from Guernsey Police.
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We've welcomed 10 new recruits to Guernsey Police
For more information please visit:
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Focus on your windscreen - not your phone screen
Yesterday 5 people caught holding a phone & driving
Here's our 3 stage approach to avoid being next:
1. Have your conversation, send that text or update your status
2. Phone away & drive to your destination
3. Repeat point one
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We're in this together.
Not in it for ourselves.
Sadly, that's not everyone's opinion.
Please see the attached.
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Police Dog Zara took time out from training yesterday for an impromptu cliff path photo shoot as part of her inaugural participation in operation "who's a good girl"
She was delighted with the outcome and will waive commission fees as long as everyone washes their hands
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War Memorial Wreath Destruction - Update
We have now arrested a third person, a 21-year-old female, on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and being concerned with criminal damage.
This picture of the memorial was taken a few moments ago
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Day 7 (Wednesday, no really, it’s Wednesday)
Our main car park - almost deserted on this glorious morning
That means you’re staying at home
Keep doing that, it saves lives
Now, have a celebratory hand wash
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Officers are out & about this morning providing reassurance & advice as we adjust to these new instructions
High street & the front moments ago - all quiet
Thank you everyone
All info
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Community engagement is a key part of our role. So when PC Simmonds was out patrolling & spotted budding young officer Daniel Le Poidevin playing with his friends, he stopped for a chat & photo.
Here's a pic of them - and as they're both in uniform, it's PC Simmonds on the left
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Just as we were kicking off our
#tweetonthebeat
today, officers attended a fire to help divert traffic. The fire started because people were using two disposable BBQs inside.
Top tip: If you bbq indoors you’ll burn a lot more than your burgers
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After working closely with the family of the 18-year-old who tragically lost his life in an RTC on Monday 3rd May 2021, Guernsey Police can confirm the deceased’s identity as Haydn Matthew Dodd.
The family have also decided to release a photograph of Haydn.
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Following a recent spike in drink drive convictions, we're releasing a 2019 calendar containing all the dates when drink driving is illegal.
Feel free to download and keep it.
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Big thanks to Fat Rascal for dropping off this selection of cakes for us
Much much appreciated
#GuernseyTogether
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Today Guernsey Police is sending three specialist officers to Jersey to assist emergency services there with the search and recovery operation still underway at the Haut du Mont site.
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We are getting a lot of love for this post, we've now featured twice on
#viewfromtheoffice
- so lucky to live and work here!
#loveguernsey
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Meet PC Dan Thomas & our brand new police dog, Lynx, a 21-month old German Shepherd.
Lynx can assist in missing persons searches, property finding & crowd control, among other duties. She has already bagged some telly time on ITV.
Our very own Paw Patrol...
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@Nickleh
This footage clearly shows road users being put at risk by the actions of the overtaking driver. We are working to identify who they are, and they will be spoken with. Public roads are there to be shared by all road users and everyone has a responsibility to use them safely
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War Memorial Wreath Destruction - Investigation Update
We have charged two males and two females in relation to this incident
They will appear in court next month
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That look they give you after you've said it's time to go home ....
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Here's a lovely
#viewfromtheoffice
shot taken on the early morning shift by PC123 Cusack
#loveguernsey
@VisitGuernsey
@UKCopHumour
#sunrise
#Guernsey
#Police
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There were lots of you in Town this weekend – more than we have seen in a while - yet everyone seemed to have a trouble-free night. For that we wanted to say thank you for keeping up the
#GuernseyTogether
spirit, and also to our officers on shift to help keep people safe.
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Please join us in wishing a warm welcome to our four newest recruits, who started their training this past weekend.
Back row, from left to right, PC 131 Josh Chalmers, PC 122 Ben Brehaut, and then front row, PC 119 Marli Barker and PC 125 Aimee Browning.
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