Press Releases
Promotions
Fri, 2009-10-30
Following the recommendations of the Public Service Commission and the approval of His Excellency the Governor, Sir Richard Gozney KCMG, the Commissioner of Police is pleased to announce the following recent promotions:
To Superintendent:
Read MorePolice Vehicle Collisions
Thu, 2009-10-29
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is pleased with the Police Complaints Authority’s review of our collision statistics and the training we provide to our officers. The PCA’s review allowed them to be satisfied that the BPS takes all reasonable steps to ensure the safety of the public as it relates to police collisions.
Halloween Press Conference
Thu, 2009-10-29
Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police James Howard - The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) wishes a safe and fun night for all who will be taking part in Halloween related activities. The BPS is also mindful that there are persons within our community who will use this opportunity to commit unlawful acts which may cause injury to persons and/or damage to property. The BPS would like to take this opportunity to assure the public that such behaviour will not be tolerated and there will be an increased deployment of Police resources during Halloween.
This deployment will include:
3rd Quarter Crime Statistics
Thu, 2009-10-22
Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Mike Jackman and Assistant Commissioner of Police Paul Wright released the 2009 third quarter crime statistics at a 2pm press conference today. For more information, please click here and here. These documents are in PDF format.
Assault at Berkeley Institute
Tue, 2009-10-20
Around 1:50pm today, Police responded to a report of a disturbance between two male students in the upper courtyard of The Berkeley Institute. Upon Police arrival it was noted that two 16 year old boys received injuries. One received an injury to his hand and the other multiple puncture wounds to his body. Both students were taken to KEMH where they are being treated for what is being described as non-life threatening injuries. A Police investigation has commenced with officers from the Hamilton Criminal Investigation Unit.
Commissioner of Police Responds to Incident at Southampton Rangers Sports Club
Tue, 2009-10-20
On Saturday outside of the Southampton Rangers Sports Club there was an incident that once again put the safety at our sporting events or specifically at football games back into the spotlight. A football game took place with Boulevard Blazers Football Club’s development team and Southampton Rangers Sports Club’s development team at 1 p.m. at Southampton Rangers Sports Club. At the end of the match players from the Boulevard team were reportedly getting into a taxi when several unknown males attacked the vehicle using projectiles and other objects. Police were called and upon our arrival it was ascertained that the taxi had already left and the suspects had also made good their escape.
Response to Incident at Southampton Rangers Sports Club
Mon, 2009-10-19
Over the last few days much has been said about the Bermuda Police Service and the lack of attendance at a particular sporting venue this weekend. We would like to take this opportunity to clarify a few of the facts involved in this incident. First, on Saturday October 17th there was a football match between Boulevard Blazers development team and Southampton Rangers development team at 1pm at Southampton Rangers Sports Club.
Police Week 2009 – ‘Meet & Greet’ Day
Thu, 2009-10-08
As part of Police Week 2009, the Bermuda Police Service is encouraging the public to stop by and meet some of the Police officers that regularly patrol their area of the island during Friday’s ‘Meet & Greet’ Day.
Police Week 2009 - Commissioner for a Day
Wed, 2009-10-07
The Bermuda Police Service welcomed the six winners of the Police Week 2009 poster competition to Police Headquarters in Prospect today for a day of Police related activities, giving them an idea of what it would be like to be Commissioner of Police for a day.
Sudden Death At Westgate Correctional Facility
Tue, 2009-10-06
Around 10am today, Police received a report of the sudden death of an inmate at the Westgate Correctional Facility. Details about what occurred are unclear; however the inmate, a 37 year old man, was subsequently pronounced dead by an on call physician. Inquiries into this incident are underway. No further information will be released until the next of kin has been notified.
