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BPS Condolences on Passing of Retired Deputy Commissioner Forbes
Tue, 2016-12-13
Commissioner of Police Mr. Michael DeSilva has expressed sadness upon learning of the recent passing of Mr. Alex Forbes, retired Deputy Commissioner of Police.
Mr. Forbes joined the then Bermuda Police Force in September 1963 from his home of Scotland.
He served in the uniform branch during the early part of his career before spending a lengthy tour in the Special Branch.
Read MoreChild Sexual Abuse Victims Encouraged to Come Forward
Tue, 2016-12-13
Detective Superintendent Sean Field-Lament reminds the public that the protection of vulnerable persons (in particular child safeguarding) is a Bermuda Police Service priority.
“We strongly urge that victims can and should come forward to report incidents of child sexual abuse. As previously stated, there is no time limit to reporting these matters and we have highly trained detectives who work in partnership with other agencies to ensure child safeguarding.
Arrests Made in Connection With DeShaun Berkley Murder
Mon, 2016-12-12
Acting Detective Inspector Jason Smith - Approximately 1:15 a.m. on Thursday the 8th day of December 2016, police received several 911 calls 
reporting that someone had been shot in the parking lot of the Western Stars Sports Club also known as Dandy Town Sports Club on St. John’s Road, Pembroke.
Armed police officers responded and discovered the lifeless body of DeShaun Jerry Berkley lying on the ground.
E.M.S. personnel attended and conveyed DeShaun to the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Police Officer Suspended
Mon, 2016-12-12
An allegation has been made against a serving female police officer that she breached the standards of professional behaviour when she left her assigned duties without permission, covered her police uniform and joined the protest at the House of Assembly on Friday 2nd December 2016.
A gross misconduct investigation is in progress and the officer has been suspended from duty.
Single Vehicle Car Crash on Harbour Road in Paget
Fri, 2016-12-09
Around 1pm on Friday, December 9th police officers as well as Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel responded to a reported single vehicle car crash on Harbour Road in Paget near Lower Ferry.
Initial information indicates that the vehicle involved struck a wall and ended up hanging off the edge of the roadway.
Child Sexual Abuse Allegations Regarding Local Football
Fri, 2016-12-09
The Bermuda Police Service is aware, as reported in the media, of emerging allegations of football players being victims of child sexual abuse in Bermuda – similar to the recent English football child sexual abuse cases.
Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime) Sean Field-Lament wishes to remind the public that the protection of vulnerable persons is one of the strategic priorities of the Bermuda Police Service.
Second Annual ‘Give A Child A Christmas’ Initiative
Thu, 2016-12-08
Sergeant Sharnita Tankard - Good morning all.
Last year ‘B’ Watch Central decided that they would start an initiative called "Give A Child A Christmas." This idea came about as a direct consequence of the prevailing economic times as we are acutely aware that some families find it difficult during the holiday season to provide the necessities while also ensuring that their child or children have at least one gift to open on Christmas Day.
So, we identified a school in the central area and liaised with the relevant guidance counselor (in this case Ms. Hollis) to nominate two students deemed fit to be recipients of the program.
Witness Appeal: Alleged Unruly WestJet Passenger
Thu, 2016-12-08
Witnesses to an alleged unruly passenger on a Sunday, December 4th WestJet flight from Toronto Canada to Bermuda are encouraged to come forward.
In particular, police are appealing for anyone that may have heard or observed anything in the area of seat 20 during the flight.
Passengers that can assist with enquiries should contact Constable David Abraham or Constable Ian Moe on 295-0011 or directly on 717-0028.
Murder of DeShaun Berkley
Thu, 2016-12-08
The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the death of 30 year old DeShaun Jerry Berkley.
DeShaun was shot around 1:20am Thursday at the Western Stars Sports Club and his death is being treated as a murder investigation.
The Bermuda Police Service is aware that there was a party being held at the club last night and several persons were in attendance.
Fatal Shooting at Western Stars Sports Club
Thu, 2016-12-08
Around 1:20am on Thursday, December 8th police officers responded to a report of gunshots on St. John's Road in Pembroke near the Western Stars Sports Club.
Details are limited at this time.
However, it appears that a 30 year old Devonshire man was shot.
