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BPS Confirm That Police Sergeant Arrested
A targeted operation resulted in the “arrest of a Police Sergeant, seven associates, the recovery of a firearm with ammunition, and a very significant quantity of drugs,” the police confirmed today, adding that “the arrests were made in connection with an ongoing investigation that includes corruption.” Police Commissioner Darrin... Read more of this article
Six People Arrested For Impaired Driving
Six people were arrested for driving whilst impaired over the weekend with at least two of them involved in road traffic collisions. A police spokesperson said, “Troublingly, six people were arrested for driving whilst impaired over the weekend with at least two of them involved in road traffic collisions. “One person recorded a minimum... Read more of this article
Terry-Lynn Paynter Honoured For 27-Year Service
Constable Terry-Lynn Paynter of the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] was honored for her 27 years of dedicated service. The Bermuda Police Service said, “On Friday 19th April Constable Terry-Lynn Paynter was recognised for over 27 years of service with the Bermuda Police Service [BPS]. “During a senior managers meeting, Terry was commended for... Read more of this article
BPS Honour Detective Constable Anthony Topey
Detective Constable Anthony Topey was recognized by the Bermuda Police Service today for his outstanding service spanning over 20 years, A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service today recognized Detective Constable Anthony Topey for over 20 years of service to our community. “DC Topey came to Bermuda in 2004 having served... Read more of this article
Jan 1-March 31: 39 Arrested For Impaired Driving
The Bermuda Police Service released the latest figures from Operation Vega, indicating that from January 1st until March 31st, 2024, 39 motorists were arrested for impaired driving. Statistics Impaired Driver Arrests: Full Year 2021 – 170 Full Year 2022 – 229 Full Year 2023 – 265 First 3 Months 2024 – 39 A police spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
Police Renew Appeal For Owner Of Money
The police are renewing their appeal to “identify the owner of a significant amount of money” discovered in the area of Church Bay Park, Southampton. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is renewing an appeal to identify the owner of a significant amount of money discovered Sunday, 10th March 2024 in the... Read more of this article
Ministry Commends Six Police Officers
The Ministry of National Security commended six police officers who were recently promoted. The Government said, “The Ministry of National Security extends congratulations to the six police officers promoted at last Thursday’s ceremony at the Police Recreation Club. Well done to Chief Inspector Dorian Astwood, Superintendent Dennis Astwood,... Read more of this article
Police On Easter Holiday Policing, Crimes & More
Over the holiday weekend, 158 tickets were issued for traffic offences, the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] wish to take this opportunity to thank the public, for working with us to prevent any major incidents over the Easter holiday period. “There were numerous social events spread across... Read more of this article
Road Sobriety Checkpoints On Good Friday
According to the most recent Official Notices, the police will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Friday, March 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
BPS Promotes Inspectors Burns, Smith & Astwood
Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons promoted Inspectors Derricka Burns, Jason Smith, and Dorian Astwood to the rank of Chief Inspector. A police spokesperson said, “Ms. Burns, Mr. Smith and Mr. Astwood all joined the service via the Police Cadet Programme. The three of them combined, have contributed 93 years of service to Bermuda and her people.: Commissioner... Read more of this article
Fourteen Police Officers Recently Sworn In
Fourteen officers of Recruit Foundation Course 83 were sworn in at the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] Headquarters Training Centre. A police spokesperson said, “One week ago, a swearing-in ceremony for Recruit Foundation Course [RFC] 83 was held at Bermuda Police Service [BPS] Headquarters Training Centre, 1:15pm Wednesday [6th March 2024]. “As... Read more of this article
BPS Attends Women In Police Conference
Deputy Commissioner of Police Na’imah Astwood represented the Bermuda Police Service at the International Association of Women in Police Conference in the Cayman Islands. A police spokesperson said, “This week, Na’imah Astwood, Deputy Commissioner of Police, was part of a delegation representing the Bermuda Police Service at the International... Read more of this article
BPS To Re-Deploy Parish Officers On March 4
The Bermuda Police Service advised that “commencing Monday, March 4th, 2024, a number of Parish Officers will be re-deployed to general patrol duties.” A police spokesperson said, “This re-deployment will last until Tuesday, April 30th, 2024 and is part of continued efforts to make Bermuda safer. “This means there will be limited... Read more of this article
Police Firearms Training In Prospect Today
The Bermuda Police Service advised they will be conducting firearms training at their Prospect Headquarters today [Feb 27] and “there will be the discharging of blank ammunition resulting in the sound of gunshots.” A police spokesperson said, “Please be advised that firearms training will take place at the Prospect Headquarters of... Read more of this article
BPS Promotes Three Officers To Superintendent
The Bermuda Police Service promoted Dennis Astwood, Sherwin Joseph, and Jerome Laws to the rank of Superintendent of Police. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service today welcomed three officers to the rank of Superintendent of Police. “Dennis Astwood, Sherwin Joseph and Jerome Laws were today promoted from Chief Inspector... Read more of this article
Road Sobriety Checkpoints Starting On Feb 23
According to the most recent Official Notices, the police will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Friday, February 23rd, 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... Read more of this article
