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Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over Cup Match
According to the Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints over Cup Match, starting on Wednesday, August 2nd, with the checkpoints set to take place in St. George’s, Hamilton, Smith’s, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick, Southampton and Sandys. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint [No. 4] Notice follows... Read more of this article
Police To Have ‘Strong Presence’ At Cup Match
The Bermuda Police Service, “working in partnership with the management of St. George’s Cricket Club, the Bermuda Reserve Police, the Royal Bermuda Regiment, St. John’s Ambulance and other stakeholders, will have a strong presence at the venue on both days, to ensure that a safe environment is promoted for all,” the police said today. Speaking... Read more of this article
Passing Out Parade Held For Police Constables
The Bermuda Police Service welcomed nine constables with an official Passing Out Parade at Police Headquarters in Prospect, Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “At 4pm Thursday, 20th July 2023 the Passing Out Parade for Recruit Foundation Course 82 took place at Police Headquarters in Prospect, Devonshire. “Nine Constables, consisting... Read more of this article
BPS Confirm Death Of 68-Yr-Old Calvin Thomas
The police have now confirmed the death of 68-year-old Calvin Thomas. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the sudden death of 68-year-old Calvin Thomas and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “The Devonshire resident’s lifeless body was found floating in the waters off of North Shore... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Man’s Death, Launch Investigation
Police responded to a report of a “male seen floating in the waters off of North Shore, Devonshire” this evening [July 15] and an “investigation surrounding the circumstances of the man’s death has commenced.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 6:40pm on Saturday July 15th, police responded to a report of a male seen... Read more of this article
Video: Improving Response To Domestic Abuse
Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert and Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons provided an update on the progress “made in enhancing Bermuda’s response to domestic abuse.” Minister Tinee Furbert’s statement: Minister Furbert said, “Good morning, Bermuda “Thank you for joining us today as we provide... Read more of this article
ICO Decision On PATI Request For Police Report
Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 15/2023 in regards to the Bermuda Police Service [BPS]. A spokesperson said, “On 30 June 2023, Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 15/2023, Bermuda Police Service [BPS]. The Decision considered the BPS’s decision on a Public Access to Information [PATI] request... Read more of this article
ICO Decision On PATI Request To Police
Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 14/2023 in regards to the Bermuda Police Service [BPS]. A spokesperson said, “The Applicant had submitted a Public Access to Information [PATI] request to the BPS for copies of emails related to their probation. “The BPS initially denied the PATI request stating that no records... Read more of this article
330 Traffic Tickets Issued In June 2023
“During the month of June 2023, 330 traffic tickets were issued by the BPS, up from 284 issued during May 2023,” the police said, adding that “since the start of Operation Vega [6th July 2021], a total of 10,153 traffic tickets have been issued.” Chief Inspector Robert Cardwell, Tactical Operations Division said, “Bermuda Police... Read more of this article
BPS & BRP Celebrate Officers’ Achievements
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] and the Bermuda Reserve Police [BRP] recently recognised nine officers – two for their promotion, three for their voluntary long service culminating in retirement, and four for completing their initial voluntary policing training. A police spokesperson said, “At a ceremony held on Wednesday, June 28, the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Person Taken To MWI After Mental Health Episode
A video is circulating showing an incident that took place yesterday morning, and the police have explained that the person “appeared to have been experiencing a mental health episode.” A spokesperson said, “Whilst on patrol duty in the Crawl area, North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish on Tuesday, 27th June 2023, police officers encountered... Read more of this article
Policing Activity For National Heroes’ Day Holiday
“There were no major incidents of anti-social behaviour” throughout the National Heroes’ Day holiday weekend, the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “Throughout the National Heroes’ Day holiday weekend, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] proactively monitored various social events, such as the carnival themed parties, as... Read more of this article
Police On National Heroes’ Day Holiday
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] held a press conference regarding the upcoming National Heroes’ Day holiday weekend. Superintendent Sean Field-Lament said, “With the National Heroes’ Day holiday weekend almost upon us, the public can look forward to a host of social events, including carnival type activity starting Thursday, 15th June 2023 and... Read more of this article
Public Reminded To Be Vigilant Of Scams
The Bermuda Police Service, Bermuda Bankers’ Association and Ageing and Disability Services “continue to remind the public to be vigilant when receiving unsolicited telephone calls, text messages or emails, which may be used to commit fraud, particularly targeting seniors.” A spokesperson said, “In recent weeks BPS investigating... Read more of this article
Advisory: Summer Socialising Awareness Advice
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is urging members of the public to no drive, ride or operate a watercraft while intoxicated and exercise caution when out socialising. A police spokesperson said, “With the official start of summer almost here, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is aware that a variety of public events are scheduled, at both outdoor... Read more of this article
Two Firemen Complete Driver Training With BPS
Two firemen from the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] have just completed a four-week driver training course with the Bermuda Police Service [BPS]. A spokesperson said, “Firefighters Ryan DeSilva and Alex Swan have both successfully completed the course, under the instruction of Driver Training Instructor Police Constable Bianca Glasford. Both... Read more of this article
