Regiment & Police Team Up Over Cup Match

Regiment soldiers and police teamed up over the long weekend to help protect Bermuda on land and on the water.

Soldiers from Boat Troop joined police for Cup Match and the Non-Mariners’ Race, while others carried out joint patrols on land over the two-day cricket match.

Premier Craig Cannonier, who visited both events, said, “It’s a brilliant opportunity for us to extend the security of our waters and at events by having them both working together.”

Mr Cannioner, who was ferried to the Non-Mariners’ event by a joint patrol, added he was looking forward to seeing the Regiment take an even bigger role in the country’s security.

He said, “This is long overdue – it should have been going on a long time ago.”

Premier Craig Cannonier en route to the Non-Mariners race on Sunday.

Regiment Boat Troop Colour Sergeant Leslie Spanswick said: “It’s good working with the police – it’s a joint flag effort and adds to the resources and manpower available. People feel comfortable knowing we’re both out there.”

Police Sergeant Travis Powell, who skippered a joint patrol at Mangrove Bay, where hundreds of boats congregated yesterday for Non-Mariners, said, “I was in the Regiment for four years. I have worked alongside them and it works very well. Clr Sgt Spanswick has a wealth of knowledge and is really easy to work with.”

[L to R] Regiment Colour Sergeant Leslie Spanswick on Non-Mariners patrol with police Sgt Travis Powell and Reserve PC Dragan Pavkovic.

Marine Police Reserve PC Dragan Pavkovic added, “The Regiment helps fill in the gaps for us. They help out a lot and I enjoy working with them.

“It’s very important to have a strong presence on land and out on the water for big events.”

A Regiment/Police joint patrol on duty at St George’s Cricket Club for Cup Match.

Earlier, PC Natalie Burgess, who was on duty with soldiers at St George’s Cricket Club for Cup Match, said, “This is the first time I have worked with the Regiment. It’s extremely helpful – it’s extra manpower, especially for big events like Cup Match. It’s good that we can pair up together.”

Regiment Sgt Tatem Ford added, “We have a very good relationship with the police – it’s helping to reassure the public and keeping them safe.”

[L to R] Regiment L Cpl Zelipha Mbugua on Cup Match patrol with RPC Eugene O’Connor and PC Lakila Hart.

L Cpl Zelipha Mbugua, who worked Cup Match, said, “It’s been a great experience and a new one, which I’m always open to. And there were no incidents, which is a good thing. This gives the Regiment a human face, which is good if we want people to volunteer in the future. It helps people see the Regiment as a friend and it’s important to support the police.”

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