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Video: Police Recruit Passing Out Ceremony
The Police Passing Out Parade for Recruit Foundation Course 83 took place on Thursday at Police Headquarters in Prospect, Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “12 Constables, consisting of seven women and five men were on parade, accompanied by the Bermuda Island Pipe Band under the command of Pipe Major Aidan Stones. They were led by the Parade... Read more of this article
Single Vehicle Collision In Devonshire
[Updated] A truck crashed on Middle Road in Devonshire this morning. A police spokesperson said, “Police officers are currently at the scene of a reported single vehicle collision in Devonshire. Details remain limited at this time. However, it is understood that a truck overturned along Middle Road, Devonshire, in the vicinity of Saltus Grammar... Read more of this article
Commissioner: “Officer Numbers Need To Rise”
Officer numbers need to rise in order for the BPS to effectively respond to violent firearm crime, according to Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons. Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons said, “Today, there are 360 officers in the Bermuda Police Service, including the 14 student officers who are still in training. No record, as far back to 1979,... Read more of this article
Full Embodiment Of Bermuda Reserve Police
Governor Rena Lalgie has granted permission for the full embodiment of the Bermuda Reserve Police from July 11 to August 9, 2024. According to yesterday’s official notices, “In accordance with the provisions of Section 16 of the Police Act, 1974, Her Excellency the Governor, Ms. Rena Lalgie has granted permission for the full embodiment of the Bermuda... Read more of this article
BPS Identifies Four People Found Deceased
Noting that it is with profound sadness, the police confirmed the identities of the four individuals found deceased at a Pembroke home as 4-year-old Na-Vii Trimm-Parfitt, 9-year-old Drae-E Trimm-Parfitt, 39-year-old Nicole Parfitt and 40-year-old Ramon Trimm. A police spokesperson said, “With profound sadness, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS]... Read more of this article
Premier Burt: ‘An Unimaginable Tragedy’
“An unimaginable tragedy,” said Premier David Burt this evening after “four individuals, including two children, were found, and pronounced dead earlier today.” The Premier said, “The grief and pain for this family is heart wrenching and as a community we must support them with love and all necessary assistance. With an... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Four People
[Updated] The police are holding a press conference today [July 7] and you can tune in and watch live below. Earlier this afternoon, the Premier posted on X, stating, “The Acting Commissioner of Police has just briefed the Governor, Minister of National Security, & myself about the investigation into the incident in Pembroke. The Acting Commissioner... Read more of this article
UK TV Series to Feature BPS & Coast Guard
A British Broadcasting Corporation [BBC] series is getting set to feature the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] and the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] Coastguard, with filming getting underway last week. A police spokesperson said, “Earlier this year, a TV producer from Spun Gold Productions, a TV production company from the UK known for its documentary... Read more of this article
ICO Decision On Bermuda Police Service
Acting Information Commissioner LaKai Dill issued Decision 18/2024 about the Bermuda Police Service. A spokesperson said, “On 18 June 2024, Acting Information Commissioner LaKai Dill issued Decision 18/2024, Bermuda Police Service, which considered the Department’s failure to issue an internal review decision on a PATI request for emails of... Read more of this article
Police Officers Complete Expert Witness Course
A total of 12 police officers, including two from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service Crime Task Force, successfully completed a two-week Expert Witness in Drug Trafficking course, at the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] Training School in Prospect, Devonshire. A spokesperson said, “The training was delivered by Mr. Ian Broughton and Mr. Chris... Read more of this article
BPS Urge People Not To Share Voicenotes/Images
The police said they are “aware of voicenotes and images being circulated via social media pertaining to allegations of serious child related offences” and said the “sharing of this material violates the protection of sensitive information relating to minors.” Detective Chief Inspector Derricka Burns of the Serious Crime Unit stated,... Read more of this article
Minister Joins BPS For Women In Policing Launch
Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert recently joined the Bermuda Police Service at the Women in Policing Network launch. The Government said, “Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, The Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, recently joined the Bermuda Police Service in recognition of the Women in Policing Network Launch... Read more of this article
Relatively Quiet, Still A Number Of Arrests Made
The Bermuda Police Service said the National Heroes Holiday long weekend “went off without any reported major incidents or significant criminal activity” and “while the recent holiday period can be considered relatively quiet from a crime perspective, there were still a number of arrests made.” A police spokesperson said, “Our... Read more of this article
National Heroes Day Holiday Policing Plan
Police officers will maintain high visibility during the holiday weekend. Acting Superintendent Alexander Rollin, Community Policing Division said, “National Heroes’ Day holiday weekend 2024, will include the much anticipated host of carnival type activity starting Wednesday, 12th June 2024 culminating with National Heroes’ Day, Monday 17th... Read more of this article
Fifteen Bermuda Police Officers Promoted
Three Bermuda Police Service Inspectors, 11 Sergeants and one Reserve Sergeant were officially promoted to their new ranks by Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons, in a ceremony held at the CedarBridge Academy cafetorium, in front of a standing room only audience of family, friends and colleagues. The newest Inspectors, Sergeants and Reserve Sergeant Inspector... Read more of this article
Road Sobriety Checkpoints Starting On June 14
According to the most recent Official Notices, the police will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Friday, June 14th, 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 [PDF... Read more of this article
