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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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