Comments on: Police Update: Security Van Ambushed

By: VJ

VJ — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:52:07 +0000

People don’t forget DNA is worthless unless police have a DNA sample of the perps to compare with what is left at the crime scene. DNA is worth nothing unless you nab a suspect and in many cases nobody is even caught!!!

By: excellent!!!

excellent!!! — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:41:22 +0000

i agree with the DNA Identification spray mist

By: tricks are for kids.....

tricks are for kids..... — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:33:23 +0000

They probably didn’t even have to leave Somerset….sat in their house and listened to the sirens on the cars as they zoomed to Hitching Post…….SMH

By: tricks are for kids.....

tricks are for kids..... — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:31:16 +0000

Why do you think they’re new? you mean they are slowly bring them out….We as Bermudians were led into a false sense of security by being told by the powers that be that there are only a FEW guns on the Island….please!..just like it rains in the desert!!!!……….They don’t ALL have to share a weapon…..

By: really?!?

really?!? — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:11:24 +0000

Well it seems one of our leaders is finally awake based on comments by Mr Terry Lister. I wonder why ppl worry about Jamaica when the people down there certainly are not worrying about us here. they had over 3 million stop over visitors last year FYI how many do we have for the past 10 years combined ?

By: Same S*** Different Day

Same S*** Different Day — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:55:03 +0000

Just as it says,
Same S*** Different Day.

By: Spanky

Spanky — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:22:42 +0000

DNA identification spray mist activated by motion sensors once an alarm is tripped. Brilliant idea. Gives the police up to two weeks to identify the perp.

http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/CanadaAM/20101112/dna-spray-crime-101113/

By: Aquarius

Aquarius — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:47:15 +0000

what about the airport? how much gets through there?

By: Aquarius

Aquarius — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:46:43 +0000

here here! well said!

By: Wondering

Wondering — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:46:22 +0000

I saw on TV a few nights ago a jewellery store in England where theives entered the store – a worker pushed the alarm button – you could hear a dog barking (lil nippy bark) and then white smoke was released into the store, the manager of the store was sitting behind a security mirror (see out but not in). The thieves thinking it was a smoke bomb quickly left the building

but….

as they approached the door, they were sprayed with a DNA mist – which would assist the police in finding and arresting the thieves by testing their clothing and exposed skin (and no amount of washing will destroy the remnants of the mist)

I thought the security was great, as well, there were the cameras. Businessess have to step out of their boxes in order to protect their staff and property.

By: Aquarius

Aquarius — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:44:35 +0000

they went west eh? so if they were smart they could have dashed onto the railway trail, changed vehicles and happily drove back east. stop blaming the police! its not their fault the society has become so ill that robberies are now so brazen. now lets talk about the security guards. my experience has been that most are overweight with little to no experience with respect to weaponry, fighting/defence, surveillance and/or common sence. what about instead of saying we “all need guns” we think about a program that allows qualified individuals such a right or at the very least have expectations as to the “security” of monies.

By: VJ

VJ — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:55:29 +0000

Rolf Commissiong, Shawn Crockwell and let’s not forget one of the best legal minds in Bermuda, Charles Richardson, all committed crimes….and what??? They turned their lives around and became productive citizens!!! Like the bible says, “Judge not, lest ye be judged” and “Let him who is without sin cast the first stone”…these men made mistakes but they learnt from them. I have more respect for someone like that then someone who keeps doing the same dumb s*** over and over again!!! I think its pointless to bring that ancient history up and I fail to see how it even relates to this article!!!

By: Case Closed

Case Closed — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:54:40 +0000

Couldn’t have said it any better!!

If they headed West.

It’s only one way in and one way out !!

By: US Observer

US Observer — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:28:47 +0000

I find it amazing that new guns continue to show up. It’s easy to assume that somone shipped in a container of guns and ammo, and paid someone on the docks to look the other way. Too easy if you ask me. Money for lives..shame on you. Who’s monitoring the monitors and who’s monitoring them?

By: Shameful

Shameful — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:15:35 +0000

What a bunch of jokers!! SMDH is this really Bermuda…I don’t know what’s worse the commentary on here or the robbery itself. So sorry for the people that were held up..It must’ve been a very scary ordeal. Bermuda this is shameful for various reasons: CCTV cameras have been installed in viable locations throughout the Island however 9 times out of 10 they are not operational or are in some areas at different times. There have been quite a few instances that if the CCTV was operational it would have helped to solve crimes/apprehend criminals. The question is who/what agency is responsible for ensuring they are maintained and are operational? No, the police can not be everywhere nor can they anticipate when a crime is going to take place. However, they are very slow to respond and do not seem to use any logical police tactics immediately after a crime has taken place (call comes in) ie. road blocks as the logical escape route heading West would have been through the railway trail after Somerset bridge. On their way to the call police could have blocked off every exit along the railway trail…like really. Damn!!! The current climate is a breeding ground for this kind of criminal mindset. Lack of true leadership we can all trust, lack of family unity, kids having kids – no real parenting taking place and lack of direction in general. We need true leadership and folks with some common sense in order to get this Island back on track…Be mindful we are no different from any other country in the world, however we once was ‘another world’..SHAMEFUL INDEED!!

By: Allaboutme

Allaboutme — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:58:57 +0000

Reminds me of O.B.A candidate Shawn Crockwell when he stole $600,000 worth of Heroin from the court safe…People of Bermuda, is THIS the type of representative you want to represent you?

By: Enforcer

Enforcer — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:52:51 +0000

What will off duty Police Officers do? They will be just that, off duty with no authority to carry weapons. Whether its a secuirty guard or otherwise if someone pulls a gun on you it makes no difference as to what you are being paid.

By: Ganja Mon

Ganja Mon — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:14:17 +0000

The underground is only getting smarter doing jobs that will land bigger pay checks. Places like this “Hitching Post” have been making millions year after year off the rent of Building and houses all over Somerset. You think people dont know?

Secondly, bringing Politics into a criminal investigation is all the OBA people have left to talk about. Its like a subliminal message to bring every topic to Politics to push their agenda before election.

By: SMDH

SMDH — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:09:40 +0000

We clearly need another CLEAN SWEEP best thing to happen to Bda yet…

By: Chill Pill

Chill Pill — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:51:27 +0000

Allow us to carry firearms! Then people will think twice about robbing others.

By: all clogged up

all clogged up — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:48:05 +0000

Arnolds should use RENT-A-COP off duty police. The security guards are a joke getting paid $3/hr and either old retired guys just looking to keep busy or younger hackle and jackles that are out of shape half-witted dreamers.

By: Observer

Observer — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:22:55 +0000

What is wrong with our Police, they too sleepy and laid back. If they knew these bandits went west, why the h ll they didn’t road block off the bridge for the whole day right thru to the night and put a dragnet all over Somerset to every know criminals house and hangouts to look for them and any evidence. Come on Bermuda Police, you wait on too much for inteligence where as you had the culprits cornered and all you had to do was snuff them out. Cha, make Me mad!

By: will

will — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:09:51 +0000

no cctv in the area! I knew it! those cameras at Somerset Bridge are there to instil fear and the sense we are being watched when really we arent…isnt that a lovely caring government we have!

By: hmmm

hmmm — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:06:27 +0000

Robbery inherently involves violence. Maybe what you’re getting at is that there’s a difference between robbery and theft. It is, and the law treats the offences differently.

By: Countryman

Countryman — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:17:56 +0000

Leave Jamaica out of this,it’s a Bermuda problem!

By: Playing dirty

Playing dirty — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:05:23 +0000

Talk about a low blow “ouch”

By: Carse Yer Wote

Carse Yer Wote — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:06:28 +0000

Obviously UBP’s fault – or the white man. Possibly both.

By: 1st 48

1st 48 — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:46:27 +0000

I thought this was a robbery not politics.

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:35:31 +0000

Granted crime is crime but did Shawn Crockell hold a gun to anyone when he stole those drugs?

Who shot up the Southampton Princess?

JMHO, but there is a huge difference between robbery & a robbery involving violence or threat of violence.

By: PEPPER

PEPPER — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:45:43 +0000

GRIZZ, I do agree with you and thanks for reminding me of Shawn Crockwell..

By: PEPPER

PEPPER — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:09:30 +0000

Have you all seen the latest commercial with the Col and all of these kids ?
I have to say Burch looks like hell..and as regiment guy with his earrings….lord have mercy. and what the hell do these kids think of him ?

By: Aquarius

Aquarius — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:46:37 +0000

For $300k I hear… Holding centre for all the stores. Inside job possibly? Scary times Bermuda!

By: ap

ap — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:41:53 +0000

there*

By: laws

laws — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:14:00 +0000

Their are cctv cameras at someset bridge!

By: George Courtney

George Courtney — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:09:12 +0000

@grizz, you are right; what is good for the goose is good for the gander

By: Food 4 thought

Food 4 thought — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:02:46 +0000

Ever thought the dirt dishin is bein done by an oust PLP candidate…not necessary the OBA or watever they call themselves….seems as tho there were some pretty sore losers where that was concerned….but in the instance that it wz an OBA member…I agree come correct and DISH it ALL!!!!

By: Shaking My Head..

Shaking My Head.. — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:50:52 +0000

Reminds me of the old tv commercial..”come back to Jamaica, what’s old is what”s new.. We Want you to join us, so we can rob you-too”.

By: Yup

Yup — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:30:10 +0000

I drink no form of alcohol…Ya mon!!! Errry ting is cool man!!

By: Yup

Yup — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:27:53 +0000

This robbery reminds me that Bermuda is becoming another Jamaica. Ire Man!!! Ya man everything’s cool…and we’re all broke! But don’t worry be happy. See ya suckaaass..!!

By: tricks are for kids.....

tricks are for kids..... — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:26:07 +0000

Why are politics brought into EVERY single topic that is posted. If it is not politics it’s race!

By: Cleancut

Cleancut — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:23:45 +0000

Also Col. Burch, Once the IB community hears of his return for another round, we can expect more closures! He’s visiting the kids and schools now for votes, in his attempt to regain POWER!!!

By: GRIZZ

GRIZZ — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:06:49 +0000

and Mr. Shawn Crockwell stole drugs from the courts….WHAT IS YOUR POINT? If you are going to dig up dirt then dig it all up, don’t leave any bit of soil unturned. If the UBP/BDA/OBA don’t have any shameful doings in their past then they must be PERFECT and I do believe we are all far from that….GIVE IT A BREAK PEPPER

By: Doug

Doug — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:02:01 +0000

not good!

By: PEPPER

PEPPER — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:58:15 +0000

This robbery reminds me of the P.L.P. candidate Rolf Commisiong and how he tried to rob the bank !!!!!!!!!!!!!! and the people who worked at the bank still have nightmares. People of Bermuda is this the type of representive you want to represent you ? God help us !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!