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Video: “Suspicious” Vehicle CCTV Surveillance
Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley and Junior Minister of National Security Sen. Jeff Baron paid a visit to the Police Comops Headquarters in Prospect for an update on the CCTV monitoring centre on Thursday [April 28]. During the visit civilian operators demonstrated the system and Supt. James Howard provided an operational overview... Read more of this article
Video: Premier, Senator Visit Police CCTV Centre
[Updated with video] Earlier this afternoon, Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley and Junior Minister of National Security Sen. Jeff Baron paid a visit to the Police Comops Headquarters in Prospect for an update on the CCTV monitoring centre. During today’s visit civilian operators demonstrated the system and Supt. James Howard... Read more of this article
‘Prioritise The Expansion Of The CCTV System’
“Like many other residents, the Progressive Labour Party [PLP] was angered by the news of the robbery at T&L Budget Warehouse on St. Johns Road. Unfortunately, this was just one in a series of robberies that have been inflicted on small businesses over the past year,” Shadow Minister for Home Affairs Walter Roban said. “It is... Read more of this article
PLP Call For CCTV Coverage Of School Grounds
“The recent rise in crime and violence targeted at our schools is a cause for major concern and should move the government to ensure that CCTV coverage is extended to the properties of our public schools,” said a joint statement from Shadow Minister of Education and Training Lovitta Foggo and Shadow Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban. “Following... Read more of this article
Video: Extended Armed Robbery CCTV Footage
Bernews has obtained additional CCTV footage of the armed robbery that took place at 4.20pm on Friday, September 11 the Money Shop in Warwick, with the footage showing the two suspects from three different angles, including entering and leaving the establishment. The police previously said that the two “suspects entered the premises with one... Read more of this article
Video: CCTV Of Armed Robbery In Warwick
[Updated] The CCTV video of the armed robbery that took place at around 4.20pm on Friday afternoon [Sept 11] the Money Shop in Warwick shows two men in dark clothing and helmets walking in, with the video showing the both suspects from two different angles. The police previously said, “It appears that two men gained entry into the premises and brandished... Read more of this article
Police Release Photos Of Bomb Threat Suspect
The police have released CCTV images of the suspect involved in the bomb threat at the Bank of Butterfield Rosebank Centre last month, saying that members of the community will know the person’s identity, and urged anyone with information to come forward to assist in bringing this offender to justice. A police spokesperson said, “At about... Read more of this article
Roban Calls For CCTV To Expand To Schools
“The PLP calls once again for the government to consider the expansion of the islandwide CCTV camera system to the grounds of public facilities such as our schools,” Shadow Minister of National Security Walter Roban said. Mr Roban said, “In May of this year the Minister of National Security announced the near completion of the installation... Read more of this article
Premier: 147 CCTV Cameras At 81 Locations
The CCTV project ”has now been substantially completed with 147 cameras at 81 locations” and “installation work at the remaining 3 locations is ongoing,” Premier & Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley said in the House of Assembly today [May 22], adding that the system will cost $111,165.07 per month. “Specific... Read more of this article
Shadow Minister Questions Status Of CCTV
[Updated] The Opposition has called on Premier Michael Dunkley to advise the public of the status of CCTV, saying that while they “know that it may not catch every incident, if not operational then it will not catch any.” Earlier this year it was announced that a new CCTV system would be implemented, which will consist of 150 cameras island-wide,... Read more of this article
Opinion Part #2: Making A “Panopticon Prison”
[Opinion column written by Jonathan Starling] In a previous OpEd I introduced the idea of the Panopticon, and how Bermuda’s fancy new CCTV system is making our island into a large panopticon [all-seeing] prison. In this prison all of us are prisoners and may be watched at any time by the guard tower, in the form of CCTV. We don’t know if/when we’re... Read more of this article
Making Bermuda Into A Panopticon Prison?
[Opinion column written by Jonathan Starling] Not too long ago the Premier was featured in a news story touring the CCTV monitoring centre up in Prospect. Included in the story were pictures of a wall of monitors, displaying the clarity and scale of the images. These images were clearly impressive – well detailed and clear. The Premier is quoted... Read more of this article
Premier Dunkley Gets Update On CCTV System
“Very pleased with the progress and the quality of the technology,” said Premier Michael Dunkley today [July 10] after a visit to the Prospect site of the CCTV monitoring centre. The Premier, who is also Minister of National Security, toured the facility following the award of the contract to BAS/Serco earlier this year to see first-hand the CCTV... Read more of this article
Power Restored To CCTV After Disconnection
Power to the GET owned CCTV poles was disconnected yesterday before the transfer of ownership of the poles had concluded, however the transfer has now been completed and BELCO have resumed powering the CCTV cameras. In a short statement today [Apr 17], Assistant Commissioner of Police Paul Wright said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to... Read more of this article
Minister Dunkley: ‘Mr Scott Has A Short Memory’
[Updated with PLP response + video] The National Security Ministry called Michael Scott’s recent comments “reckless and irresponsible,” while Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley said that Mr. Scott “has a short memory” as the process that led to the recommendation of BAS/SERCO as the CCTV service provider was... Read more of this article
PLP On CCTV: “Nothing Short of Incompetent”
“Minister Dunkley’s handling of the CCTV system has been nothing short of incompetent and has jeopardized the safety of countless Bermudians,” Shadow Public Safety Minister Michael Scott said last night. The new 150 camera island-wide system was supposed to be operational as of April 1st, but has been delayed. The service was previously... Read more of this article
