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15 Arrested For Various Offenses Over Holiday

15 Arrested For Various Offenses Over Holiday

A total of fifteen people were arrested for various offences between 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 22, and 5:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2023. A police spokesperson said, “Worryingly, the majority of those arrested were for driving while impaired. In fact, seven persons were arrested for this offence. “The highest breathalysed reading... Read more of this article

Police Encourage Safety During Holiday

Police Encourage Safety During Holiday

“To ensure your safety and maintain order during the holiday season, we will be continuing the current heightened police presence across the island,” the Police Commissioner said. Police Commissioner Darrin Simons said, “As the Christmas holiday approaches, we at the Bermuda Police Service [BPS], would like to extend warmest greetings... Read more of this article

Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over New Year’s Eve

Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over New Year’s Eve

According to the most recent Official Notices, the police will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Friday, December 29th, with the checkpoints set to take place in all nine parishes; St. George’s, Hamilton, Smith’s, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick, Southampton and Sandys. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice follows below... Read more of this article

Bermuda Police Issue Holiday Safety Advisory

Bermuda Police Issue Holiday Safety Advisory

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] issued a safety advisory in advance of the Christmas holiday. James Howard, Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police, said, “The holiday season is upon us, and while it is a time of joy and celebration, it is important to stay vigilant and protect ourselves from potential criminal activity. Your Bermuda Police Service... Read more of this article

BPS Recognize Marlon Cann & Litanya Smith

BPS Recognize Marlon Cann & Litanya Smith

In advance of their upcoming retirements, Constable Marlon Cann and Constable Litanya Smith of the Bermuda Police Service were recognized for their “dedication and commitment.” The Bermuda Police Service said, “This morning [Friday, 1st December 2023], the policing careers of Constable Marlon Cann and Constable Litanya Smith were celebrated... Read more of this article

ICO Issues Decision On Police Service

ICO Issues Decision On Police Service

Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 40/2023 in regards to the Bermuda Police Service. A spokesperson said, “On 23 November 2023, Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 40/2023, Bermuda Police Service. “The Applicant had made a Public Access to Information request to the BPS for records related... Read more of this article

Couple Return And Thank BPS, BFRS, KEMH

Couple Return And Thank BPS, BFRS, KEMH

After being injured while crashing their scooter last year on a visit to Bermuda, a couple has returned to the island and extended their thanks to PC Rajiv Bailey as well as everyone else who assisted them. In a post on social media, the Bermuda Police Service, “Several weeks ago, PC Rajiv Bailey received an unexpected text message from a lady... Read more of this article

Road Sobriety Checkpoints Starting On Nov 24

Road Sobriety Checkpoints Starting On Nov 24

According to the most recent Official Notices, the police will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Friday, November 24th, with the checkpoints set to take place in all nine parishes; St. George’s, Hamilton, Smith’s, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick, Southampton and Sandys. Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints On Good... Read more of this article

Remembrance Day Weekend Policing Activity

Remembrance Day Weekend Policing Activity

The police “conducted proactive patrols throughout” the island during the Remembrance Day holiday weekend, and 27 people were arrested and a total of 84 traffic tickets were issued. A police spokesperson said, “During the Remembrance Day holiday weekend, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] conducted proactive patrols throughout the island.... Read more of this article

ICO Decision On Police Service Records

ICO Decision On Police Service Records

Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 39/2023 in regards to the Bermuda Police Service. A spokesperson said, “On 03 November 2023, Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 39/2023, Bermuda Police Service which considered the BPS’s failure to issue an internal review on a PATI request for records relating... Read more of this article

Police Officers Recognised For Good Work

Police Officers Recognised For Good Work

Eleven police officers from the Community Policing Division received awards of recognition for their good work from Acting Superintendent Jerome Laws. The Bermuda Police Service said, “PS 2394 Jerry Waterman, PC 2553 Bryden Pedro, PC 2589 Kyrun Zuill, PC 2579 Jennifer Suter and PC 2586 Raeshun Robinson, 2561 Kayjuna Lema and 2564 Andre Burgess... Read more of this article

Police ‘Inquiries’ Into Indecent Exposure Incident

Police ‘Inquiries’ Into Indecent Exposure Incident

[Updated] The police have confirmed they have started “inquiries into an incident of indecent exposure which is alleged to have occurred at the north field of the National Sports Center.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service has begun inquiries into an incident of indecent exposure which is alleged to have occurred at the... Read more of this article

Video: Police & Family Hold Press Conference

Video: Police & Family Hold Press Conference

A press conference was held today [Nov 1] with the Bermuda Police Service and the family of the late Marco Warren making an appeal for anyone with information to please contact them. Mr Warren, a talented footballer who worked as a Programme Coordinator with the Ministry of Youth and Sport, was killed in May 2023, in what the police have previously... Read more of this article

BPS To Conduct Checkpoints Starting On Friday

BPS To Conduct Checkpoints Starting On Friday

The Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints in all nine parishes starting on Friday evening. A police spokesperson said, “Motorists are advised that the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints in all 9 parishes starting this Friday evening, 3rd November through Thursday, 9th November... Read more of this article

Two ICO Decisions On PATI Request To BPS

Two ICO Decisions On PATI Request To BPS

In two recent decisions, Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez addressed issues related to the Bermuda Police Service [BPS]. A spokesperson said, “Recently, Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued two decisions; Decision 35/2023 and Decision 36/2023, both involving the Bermuda Police Service. In Decision 35/2023, the Information... Read more of this article

Road Sobriety Checkpoints Starting On Nov 3

Road Sobriety Checkpoints Starting On Nov 3

According to the most recent Official Notices, the police will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Friday, November 3rd, with the checkpoints set to take place in St. George’s, Hamilton, Smith’s, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick, Southampton and Sandys. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint [No. 7] Notice follows below [PDF here] Related... Read more of this article