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‘Island Wide Weapons Amnesty’ Announced
The Governor, Ministry of National Security, and Bermuda Police Service have launched an island-wide weapons amnesty. A spokesperson said, “His Excellency the Governor, the Ministry of National Security and the Bermuda Police Service today announced a joint island wide weapons amnesty coinciding with forthcoming amendments to the Criminal Code that... Read more of this article
Williams Attends ARIN-CARIB AGM In Barbados
Acting Detective Inspector Zoenique Williams recently represented Bermuda at the Annual General Meeting of the Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network for the Caribbean [ARIN-CARIB], held in Barbados. A police spokesperson said, “The meeting brought together regional law enforcement officers, financial investigators, and legal professionals to strengthen... Read more of this article
Public Safety Town Hall On November 10th
A town hall will be held – in St George’s on Monday November 10th — to discuss gang violence and how to make communities safer. A police spokesperson said, “Gang violence affects us all — and your voice matters. You’re invited to a public town hall meeting to share your views and hear directly from His Excellency the Governor... Read more of this article
Roadside Sobriety Checks Begin Tonight
The Bermuda Police Service is advising that Roadside Sobriety Checkpoints will be in effect from tonight, October 31, through November 11, alongside heightened policing efforts for public safety during the World Rugby Classic. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] wishes to advise the public that Roadside Sobriety Checkpoints... Read more of this article
Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over Halloween
According to the official notices, the police will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Friday, October 31st, with the checkpoints set to take place in all nine parishes. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice follows below [PDF here] Related Stories Roadside Sobriety Checks Begin Tonight Road Sobriety Checkpoints On Good Friday Road... Read more of this article
BPS Thank Witnesses Who Provided Evidence
The Bermuda Police Service has reaffirmed its commitment to justice and community cooperation following a recent murder trial in which the accused was acquitted. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] acknowledges and respects the decision of the jury in a recent murder trial, in which the accused was acquitted. The BPS... Read more of this article
Police: Dean Martin Retires After 25 Years
Detective Inspector Dean Martin has retired from the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] after 25 years of dedicated service. The Bermuda Police Service posted the photo below online, saying, “One month ago, Detective Inspector Dean Martin retired from the Bermuda Police Service [BPS], after a dedicated 25 year career. “Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons,... Read more of this article
Sean Hassell Promoted To Police Inspector
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] announced the promotion of Sean Hassell, to the rank of Inspector. The BPS said, “The promotion ceremony, attended by close family members, friends, and senior officers, took place today. Inspector Hassell was officially sworn in by Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mrs. Na’imah Astwood. “Inspector Hassell has served... Read more of this article
Police Urge Public Not To Share Fight Videos
The police have urged the public to not share videos which have been circulating on social media depicting females fighting, saying that “sharing these clips do nothing but promote violence and antisocial behaviour.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is urging the public to not share videos clips which have... Read more of this article
Video: BPS Recruit Passing Out Ceremony
[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service proudly marked the achievements of its newest officers during the Recruit Foundation Course 85 Passing Out Ceremony held on October 9th. Update 7.12pm: A police spokesperson said, “The Passing Out Parade for Recruit Foundation Course [RFC] 85 took place 4pm Thursday, 9th October 2025 at Royal Bermuda Regiment... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Carlos Tavares
The Bermuda Police Service has confirmed the death of 62-year-old Carlos Tavares. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the identity of the male whose body was recovered from the water just off of Ducking Stool Park, Devonshire, as 62-year-old Carlos Tavares. “Mr. Tavares had reportedly entered the water... Read more of this article
Police Driver Training Courses Underway
The Bermuda Police Service is conducting tactical driver training. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] Tactical Training Unit is conducting driver training courses involving police cars + police motorcycles between Monday, 6th October and Wednesday, 5th November 2025. “Road users are reminded to give way and exercise... Read more of this article
