Press Releases
Bermuda Population Data for DNA Collection Successful
Wed, 2009-07-01
The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for a fantastic response to the appeal for 400 volunteers to anonymously provide samples of their DNA to establish Bermuda population data. The project was so successful that the target was reached by 5 pm today (Wednesday, July 1, 2009). No further samples will be collected. The creation of baseline population data that is specific to Bermuda will greatly benefit the future use of DNA in Bermuda. Once again, thank you to everyone who volunteered.
Read MoreInvestigation into Emerald Financial Group
Wed, 2009-07-01
The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that officers from the Financial Crime Unit arrested a 45 year old woman on Wednesday 1st July 2009 in connection with an active investigation into local investment company Emerald Financial Group. Recognizing that this investigation is likely to generate considerable interest from Emerald Financial Group customers the Bermuda Police Service has consulted with the Registrar of Companies and the Bermuda Monetary
Press Conference - Bermuda Population Data for DNA
Tue, 2009-06-30
The Bermuda Police Service in conjunction with the Department of Health is seeking the support of Bermuda residents over the age of 18 years to establish Bermuda Population data to support the future use of DNA in Bermuda.
Press Conference - Recent Firearms Related Incidents
Fri, 2009-06-26
Superintendent Paul Wright, Officer in Charge of the Serious & Organised Crime Division - So far this year there have been several firearms related reports, with 35 reported firearm incidents, 22 of which have been substantiated. However, there is a highly visible significant Police presence on the streets and their presence has been very well received by the law abiding community. In addition, the Serious Crime Unit has been reinforced and is fully committed to fully investigate every incident.
There have been four incidents this week alone that illustrate the range of firearms incident types:
Shooting at Bluebell Lane, Sandy's parish
Thu, 2009-06-25
Around 1:40am Thursday June 25th, Police received a report of a loud noise heard at a residence on Bluebell Lane in Sandy’s parish. Uniform officers attended and confirmed that a gun shot was fired at a residence however no one was injured.
Suspicious Package
Tue, 2009-06-23
Around 3:45pm on Tuesday, Police attended a report of a suspicious package at Freisenbruch-Meyer on Front Street in the City of Hamilton. The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service also attended the scene. As a precautionary measure an area of Front Street from the junction with Court Street to the junction with Queen Street was closed to all traffic for approximately two hours. In addition, the Freisenbruch-Meyer building was evacuated as well as the buildings adjacent to it.
Uighurs in Bermuda
Tue, 2009-06-16
Reports in the public domain have been unclear and inaccurate as it relates to the Bermuda Police Service and the Commissioner’s role in assessing the threat of the Uighurs. Outlined below is a chronology of the process to date.
The Commissioner of Police was made aware on Thursday morning June 11th of the arrival of the Uighurs from Guantanamo Bay.
Tall Ships Race Advisory
Sun, 2009-06-14
Tall Ships Race Start - The Tall Ships race will start Monday 15th June as follows:
Tall Ships - Road Closures & No Parking Advisory
Fri, 2009-06-12
The motoring public is reminded that during the Tall Ships visit to Bermuda June 10 - 16, there will be several road closures as well as areas where parking will be restricted in and around the City of Hamilton. For a full list of the road closures and no parking areas, please click here.
Marine Advisory - Tall Ships
Wed, 2009-06-10
The Marine Police would like to advise all mariners to keep clear of the Tall Ships when they are navigating in the shipping channel, particularly when they are berthing and unberthing at the docks on Thursday, June 11 and on Monday, June 15. These ships have a deep draft and are slow to maneuver; therefore we are asking all boaters to give them adequate clearance.
