Mon, 2016-01-11

Over the last 5 days there have been 5 notable incidents of violence on the island, this marks a small uptick in violent crime on the island. It should be noted that in most cases there has been a pre-existing relationship between the victim and the suspect and as such most victims appear to have been specially targeted by someone they knew. 

Over the next few days the Bermuda Police Service will be working with the community partners to see what can be done to address this trend of domestic violence. Emotions often run high in domestic relationships-situations emerge where anger management and conflict resolutions skill are tested. No amount of violence is an acceptable in resolving domestic disputes. There are community outreach programmes; such as Women’s Resource Centre, The Family Centre, the Bermuda Police Domestic Violence Officer; that can provide counselling and support to help steer people through these trying times. Once again it is not acceptable to resort to violence of any sort to resolve issues.

The Bermuda Police Service will be deploying Officers From the Community Action Team in the affected areas to see what can be done to help. We are also reminding the public that they are a key component in the equation and if you see something or know something please make contact with the police on 295-0011. Or if you do not wish to call the local police you can call the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.

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