Tag: Bermuda police
Police To Host Meeting For Smiths Residents
Eastern Area Commander Chief Inspector Tracy Adams along with Eastern Community Action Team officers will be hosting a community meeting for Smith’s parish residents on Thursday [June 20] at St. Patrick’s Church hall from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. “At the meeting Chief Inspector Adams will make a brief presentation, introduce residents to their parish... Read more of this article
Info Leaflet: “What Do I Do If I Am Arrested?”
Centre for Justice released a 16-page leaflet titled “What do I do if I am arrested?,” which covers topics including talking to the police, being searched, fingerprints, ID parades, receiving legal aid and more. “This is to assist anyone who finds themselves in police custody without a lawyer,” says Venous Memari, Managing Director of Centre... Read more of this article
St George Police Station Re-Opens After Repairs
The repairs to the St. George’s Police Station have been completed and the station was re-opened as of Wednesday [June 5]. The station will be in operation from 8am – 8pm Monday – Thursday, and from 8am – midnight on weekends. Chief Inspector Tracy Adams, Eastern Area Commander, said: “The Bermuda Police Service is pleased... Read more of this article
Police Host Sandys Parish Community Meeting
On Thursday the 30th of May at the St. James Anglican Church, Somerset Road, Sandys officers from the Western Community Action Team hosted a community meeting to inform the public on the role of the Community Action Teams, the principles of Neighbourhood Watch and Community Action Groups. About 80 area residents attended and heard presentations on the... Read more of this article
CURB Encourages Public To Sign Petition
CURB said they have “serious concerns” about a clause of the Human Rights Act amendment, which the group says “clearly appears to exempt the Police Service from being held responsible for harassing people by discriminatory behavior or racial profiling”. A spokesperson said, “Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] strongly... Read more of this article
Centre: “Amendment Would Allow Harassment”
While the Centre for Justice “emphatically welcomes” the Government’s proposal to amend the Human Rights Act to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation, they have “grave concerns” about a clause that they said would, in effect, “allow the police to harass people.” “Given that the legislation is... Read more of this article
Public Safety Minister Visits New Police Recruits
Yesterday [May 29], the Minister of Public Safety Michael Dunkley attended the Police Training Centre at Prospect to visit with the Bermuda Police Service’s 15 student officers. The Minister was joined by Senator Jeffrey Barron, Junior Minister for Public Safety and Legal Affairs. The eight men and seven women are taking part in a 16-week training... Read more of this article
Marine Police Unit Moves From Barr’s Bay
The Bermuda Police Service has advised that the Marine Police Unit is no longer located at the Barr’s Bay office. A police spokesperson said, “The Marine Unit is now temporarily located at the Police COMOPS Building in Prospect, Devonshire before they make their permanent move to new offices in Dockyard expected to be 1st August, 2013. “Marine... Read more of this article
Police Community Meeting For Sandys Residents
The Bermuda Police Service Western Community Action Team will be hosting a ‘how to’ community meeting for Sandys parish residents at 7:30pm on Thursday, May 30th. Area MPs will also be in attendance at the meeting, which will be held at St. James Anglican Church hall on Somerset Road. The Western Community Action Team will advise residents on:How... Read more of this article
Video: “Comprehensive Policing Plan” For May 24
The Bermuda Police Service has compiled a “comprehensive weekend policing plan” for the upcoming holiday weekend, which will include Patrol units and the Bermuda Reserve Police, while the Marine Unit and Bermuda Regiment will be patrolling the waters. Chief Inspector Simon Groves said, “Bermuda recognizes its national day this Friday,... Read more of this article
