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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
Police: 400 ‘Engagements’ During 315 F Checks
The police perform 315 F checks along Crow Lane between 9:45pm Saturday and 12:10am Sunday, and ”there were 400 motorist engagements resulting in four arrests for outstanding warrants, four traffic tickets issued for no driver’s licence, one arrest on suspicion of possessing a controlled drug, and one arrest for possession of drug equipment.” A... Read more of this article
Road Sobriety Checkpoints Starting On June 16
According to the most recent Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Friday, June 16th, 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 below... Read more of this article
Reserve Police Change Of Command Ceremony
Ron-Michel Davis was officially sworn in as the new Commandant of the Bermuda Reserve Police. A police spokesperson said, “At 6:30pm Thursday, 1st June 2023 at the Police Recreation Club hall in Prospect, Devonshire, a new Commandant of the Bermuda Reserve Police [BRP], Ron-Michel Davis, was officially sworn in by Commissioner of the Bermuda Police... Read more of this article
117 Arrests For DUI From Jan 1 to May 31
[Updated] From 1st January until 31st May 2023, 117 motorists were arrested for impaired driving and since the start of Operation Vega in July 2021, a total of 10,014 traffic tickets have been issued, the police said today. In providing an update on the latest period of Operation Vega, Chief Inspector Robert Cardwell, Tactical Operations Division, said,... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Man’s Death
The police received a “report of an unresponsive male” at a property on Par-La-Ville Road today [May 30] and said “on arrival, officers ascertained that the person was deceased” and “there were no signs of foul play.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:20 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30th, 2023, police received a report... Read more of this article
Police: ‘No Major Acts Of Criminality’ On Holiday
The police thanked the “public for the support and cooperation provided our officers over the Bermuda Day holiday weekend” and said there “were no major acts of criminality to report,” however “despite the overall peaceful nature of the holiday, the BPS made 32 arrests for various offences, including a large number for... Read more of this article
Bermuda Day Holiday Weekend Policing
The Bermuda Police Service is advising the public on “measures geared toward ensuring a peaceful and safe time during this year’s Bermuda Day holiday weekend.” James Howard, Superintendent, Tactical Policing Division, said, “In order to deter anti-social behaviour, especially during the night-time economy you can expect to see an... Read more of this article
Police Sergeants Complete Advanced Training
The U.S. Consulate General commended Bermuda Police Sergeants Terry Trott and Michael Thomas for completing advanced armed policing training provided by the FBI and hosted by the Royal Turks & Caicos Police Force. A spokesperson said, “The Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training [ALERRT] prepares officers to respond to an active shooter... Read more of this article
BPS Continues Work To Tackle Financial Crime
The police noted the recently released “Bermuda 2020 Report on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk Assessments” and said the ”BPS works with partner agencies within the National Anti-Money Laundering Committee to both combat and deter criminal use of our financial systems, and our collective input into this report helps inform... Read more of this article
