25 New Officers Join Bermuda Police Service
At 5:45pm on Thursday, September 11th 2014 the Passing Out Parade for Recruit Foundation Course #76 took place at Police Headquarters in Prospect, Devonshire.
In attendance at the ceremony were several dignitaries including Governor George Fergusson, Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley, Senator Jeff Baron, Permanent Secretary for National Security Major Marc Telemaque, Commanding Officer of the Bermuda Regiment Lt. Col. Michael Foster-Brown, Commissioner of Corrections Lt. Col. Edward Lamb, Chief Fire Officer, Mr. R. Lloyd Burchall, Commandant of the Bermuda Reserve Police Cannoth Roberts, and Police Chaplain Bishop the Reverend Dr. Lloyd E. Duncan.
Twenty five Constables were on parade, led by Parade Commander Inspector Peter Charlemagne. The Drill Instructor was Sergeant Derrick Golding. The newest members of the Bermuda Police Service are:
- PC 2474 Kirsteen Brown
- PC 2475 Melissa Butler
- PC 2476 Stephen Clyke
- PC 2477 Crystal Correia
- PC 2478 Courtney Downie
- PC 2479 Mel Dion Easton
- PC 2463 Kyle Godfrey
- PC 2480 Thomas Greenslade
- PC 2481 Milton Hill
- PC 2482 Angelique Lewis
- PC 2483 Adam Mattatall
- PC 2484 Robin Mullan
- PC 2485 Vincent O’Reilly
- PC 2486 John Outerbridge
- PC 2487 Mark Raposo
- PC 2488 Ian Scotton
- PC 2489 Alex Shreeve
- PC 2490 Talitha Simons
- PC 2491 Oba Swan
- PC 2492 Denise Taylor
- PC 2493 Sherbrea Thompson
- PC 2494 Raisa Tuzo
- PC 2495 Dre’ Wilkinson
- PC 2496 Whitney Wilkinson
- PC 2497 James Williams
There were several awards presented during the ceremony. The awards and recipients were:
Athletic Awards – The Instructors Cup is an award that is given to the fastest officer over the International 10 kilometre or 6 mile Flatts road running course.
The Instructors Cup was presented to PC Kirsteen Brown for the fastest time of 49 minutes and 16 seconds in the female category.
The Instructors Cup was presented to PC Mel Dion Easton for the fastest time of 44 minutes and 26 seconds in the male category.
All Round Athlete & Physical Fitness Awards
PC Kirsteen Brown [female]
PC Mel Dion Easton [male]
Deputy Commissioner’s Cup – This award is for the best effort on the course and the officer who has made the most significant progress.
Awarded to PC Angelique Lewis
Academic Award – Awarded to PC Raisa Tuzo, who achieved an overall test average of 94.1%.
Commissioner’s Shield – Awarded to Red Syndicate led by Sergeant Ronald Taylor; consisting of PC Robin Mullan, PC John Outerbridge, PC Mark Raposo, PC Whitney Wilkinson, PC Courtney Downie, PC Kirsteen Brown, PC Alex Shreeve, PC Raisa Tuzo and PC Mel Dion Easton.
The award was collected by PC Courtney Downie.
Baton of Honour – Awarded to PC Ian Scotton, who was selected as the most distinguished student officer by the Training Centre staff.
A spokesperson said, “On behalf of the Commissioner of Police Mr. Michael DeSilva, the men & women of the Bermuda Police Service would like to congratulate and welcome these twenty five new officers into the Bermuda Police Service family.”
Looks like quite the expense
Don’t we have too many gov.salaries to pay already?
Bear in mind that the Police Service is still short on staff even with 25 new officers. Sacrifices are still being made.
Alright!….everybody line up alphabetically according to your height! To the leff quick march!YYYyyyour other left terry!yyyoouu clockwork orange!
$25,000 a week mininimum,
I thought we were trying to stop spending money that we don’t have.
Good job oba
You could bet, if these were new bus drivers, gardeners, or cival servants, all hell would break loose!
Yet, no objections here. This is another increase in the overall wage package government is responsible for, the same wages, that is, which we already can’t afford.
Great job!
Hmmmmm…looks like some here have a problem with the size of the BPS. They don’t like authority.
True, Bermuda has one of the highest per capita police forces in the world. Why do you suppose that might be? Could it be that we also have one of the highest crime rates? Who is responsible for all of that crime? Who is responsible for the mayhem on the roads? Who has to deal with all of this?
I’d like to think that the size of the BPS is justified. If you have a criminal record or have been involved in a vehicle crash, then you are part of the reason that the BPS is so large & we keep needing recruits.
Most of us don’t use the BPS. We don’t have criminal records. We are not involved in criminal activities. We don’t speed (much) & we try to drive responsibly. What do we need the BPS for? We know how to behave. The BPS is needed by those who do not.
ROAD RAGE
An EMS Officer told me he is tired of scraping them off the road, he cant wait to retire. I would imagine that he has seen enough dead bodies and gory body parts.
They could end speeding over night if the speeding ticket fine were quadrupled and in the minimum stay at West Gate was one year at $219 .32 a day give the bill to the parents who are ultimately responsible.
That is not going to happen is it ? Because it is all about election time.
We don’t need any more politicians we need Statesmen.
congrats guys, enjoy your new way of life .thats my advice.Always remember your training cause that are your tools.Once again congratulations.I wish you all the best and welcome to the life of a Policeman.