Mr. Bell has over 30 years policing experience in a range of policing environments. He started his career in 1975 in the Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve before joining the regular force the following year. He served in small rural communities and large conurbations in a variety of ranks and posts until 1999.
The Bermuda Police Service wishes to inform the public that we are fully aware of the current social environment in Bermuda. We have noticed a rise in violent confrontations between 'rival' groups in our community, with individuals using various methods to settle their differences.
The Bermuda Police Service is asking for the public's assistance in locating 16 year old Crystal Vigneri-Torak of St. George's. She was last seen at 8:10am on Tuesday in her school uniform (khaki skirt with a light blue polo shirt and white sneakers); however, she never arrived at school.
The Bermuda Police Service Fraud Unit has recorded an increase in the number of counterfeit BDA $100 notes being passed throughout the island. Businesses and individuals alike are advised to be on the lookout for suspected counterfeit currency in ALL denominations. Currently there are identified counterfeit notes in circulation that bear the following serial numbers -
A 63 year old Smith's parish man and a 37 year old Hamilton parish man have been arrested and subsequently bailed on suspicion of fraud, false pretences and uttering.
The Bermuda Police Service Fraud Unit would once again like to warn the public about the dangers of giving out personal banking information to people whose identity they cannot confirm. There has recently been an increase in the number of people in Bermuda who have been contacted with various different schemes intended to obtain personal information.
The Bermuda Police Service is sponsoring a Police Boat Naming Competition for its new Police boat, which is expected to arrive in Bermuda before the end of the year.