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Photos & Video: 2023 Police Gymkhana Event
The Police Gymkhana took place on Saturday [Oct 1] in Prospect, Devonshire. The event included cycling competitions for both adults and children. Related Stories Photos & Video: Police Week Gymkhana Event Police Week Kicks Off October 6 With Gymkhana Photos &... Read more of this article
Police: Sean Field-Lament Retires After 38 Years
Superintendent Sean Field-Lament has retired from the Bermuda Police Service after 38 years of service. A spokesperson said, “Please join us in saying thank you and farewell to Superintendent Sean Field-Lament who retires from the Bermuda Police Service having given 38 years of faithful service to our community. “Having joined the BPS as a Constable... Read more of this article
296 Traffic Tickets Issued In August 2023
“For the current reporting period, August 1st, 2023 to August 31st, 2023, a total of 296 Moving Violation Tickets were issued for various traffic offences,” the police said. A police spokesperson said, “Since Operation Vega was introduced in July of 2021, almost eleven thousand tickets [10,862], have been issued for traffic offences. However... Read more of this article
15 Detectives Complete Investigations Course
Fifteen experienced detectives from the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] recently completed a two-week-long, Management of Serious and Complex Investigations Course, at BPS Training School, Prospect. A police spokesperson said, “The detectives attending the course are of various ranks from constable through to inspector. The course is aligned to the UK... Read more of this article
BPS Appeal For Info On Death Of Marco Warren
The police have renewed their appeal for information on the circumstances surrounding the death of Marco Warren, who was the victim of a hit and run collision in May of this year. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is once again reaching out to the public for any information they may have on the circumstances surrounding the... Read more of this article
BPS: Milen Simons Fired After Guilty Verdict
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] confirmed that “Milen Simons has been discharged from duty, following the guilty verdict recorded against him on Tuesday, 15th August 2023, in a Magistrates’ Court trial in relation to a charge of Intruding on the privacy of a female and trespass.” A police spokesperson said, “To be clear. This matter... Read more of this article
Police Investigating Assault On Queen Street
Noting that there is a video clip being circulated “depicting a woman being assaulted by a male outside a business on Queen Street,” the police confirmed they are investigating the matter. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has been made aware of a video clip being circulated on social media, depicting a woman being... Read more of this article
Police & Route Advisory For Pride Parade
The Bermuda Police Service said they “have been actively working with OUTBermuda to ensure a safe and peaceful Pride celebration in the City of Hamilton this Saturday [Aug 26], with the parade commencing at 10.00am.” Jerome Laws, Acting Superintendent Community Policing Division, said: “The parade will be followed by activities scheduled... Read more of this article
ICO Decision On PATI Request To Police
Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 22/2023 in regards to the Bermuda Police Service [BPS]. A spokesperson said, “On 15 August 2023, Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 22/2023, Bermuda Police Service [BPS]. The Applicant had submitted a Public Access to Information [PATI] request to the BPS for... Read more of this article
Cup Match Holiday Weekend Policing Statistics
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] said they thank the “vast majority of our community for their co-operation over this year’s Cup Match holiday weekend, which saw most residents enjoying themselves responsibly. A police spokesperson said, “As outlined prior to the long holiday weekend, the BPS conducted high visibility patrols on land and... Read more of this article
July 1 – August 7: 683 Traffic Tickets Issued
“During 1st July – 7th August 2023, 683 traffic tickets were issued by the BPS, up from 330 issued during June 2023,” the police said, adding that “since the start of Operation Vega [6th July 2021], a total of 10,635 traffic tickets have been issued.” Chief Inspector Robert Cardwell, Tactical Operations Division, said, “Operation... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of 46-Year-Old Man
The police have confirmed the death of a 46-year-old man who ‘disappeared under water’ in the Castle Harbour area. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before midnight on Friday, August 4th, police received reports that a 46-year-old male had disappeared under water in Castle Harbour, near Frick’s Point and Castle Island. “The... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of 73-Year-Old Man
The police have confirmed the death of a 73-year-old man who ‘suffered a medical episode’ at Shelly Bay Beach today [Aug 4]. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 3:00 p.m. on Friday August 4th 2023, police and other first responders were dispatched to Shelly Bay Beach, Hamilton Parish following reports that a male had been pulled... Read more of this article
Heightened Police Presence On August 3 & 4
There will be a heightened police presence outside the Wellington Oval grounds in St. George’s tomorrow [Aug 3] and Friday [Aug 4]. A police spokesperson said, “On Thursday, August 3rd and Friday, August 4th, the two days of Cup Match, there will be a heightened police presence outside Wellington Oval grounds, St. George’s. “Officers will be... Read more of this article
ICO Issues Decisions On Police Service
Acting Information Commissioner Answer Styannes issued decisions regarding the Bermuda Police Service [BPS]. A spokesperson said, “On 24 July 2023, Acting Information Commissioner Answer Styannes issued Decision 18/2023 and Decisions 19 & 20/2023, which considered the handling of three PATI requests for the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] for internal... Read more of this article
Chief Inspector Graduates From FBI Academy
U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette and Police Commissioner Darrin Simons congratulated Detective Chief Inspector Arthur Glasford on graduating as a member of the 286th session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s [FBI] National Academy. A spokesperson said, “The graduation took place at the National Academy in Quantico, Virginia on June... Read more of this article
