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LIVESCAN

Mon, 2007-10-01

 

The Bermuda Police Service is pleased to announce the introduction of a new electronic system of taking fingerprints and photographs from persons in Police custody arrested for criminal offences. The system known as ‘LIVESCAN’ has been installed in two Police stations with a third due for installation in Spring 2008. This new method scans the fingerprints and palm prints using an electronic scanning device, replacing the conventional method of using an ink pad, roller and paper based forms.

LIVESCAN

Mon, 2007-10-01

The Bermuda Police Service is pleased to announce the introduction of a new electronic system of taking fingerprints and photographs from persons in Police custody arrested for criminal offences. The system known as ‘LIVESCAN’ has been installed in two Police stations with a third due for installation in Spring 2008. This new method scans the fingerprints and palm prints using an electronic scanning device, replacing the conventional method of using an ink pad, roller and paper based forms.

Weekend Activity

Sun, 2007-09-30

Over the weekend there were 2 people arrested on suspicion of impaired driving and 9 reported burglaries. There were also 15 reported damage only road traffic collisions, 14 reported road traffic collisions resulting in injury and 6 vehicles reported taken without their owners consent.

Burglary

Thu, 2007-09-27


At 10:30am on Thursday, Police attended a reported burglary at a Freeport Road, Sandys parish business. On arrival officers spoke with the complainant who stated that sometime between 6:30pm on Wednesday and 9:10am on Thursday, an unknown culprit gained entry into the premises. The culprit stole a quantity of cash. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

Marine Thefts

Thu, 2007-09-27

 

The Marine Police are seeking the assistance of the public following a recent spate of thefts from boats.

The public are asked to report any persons seen acting suspiciously around bays and in the vicinity of moored boats and report the sale of second hand marine equipment that appears to be of a suspicious nature. It should be noted that it is an offence to purchase stolen property.

Marine Thefts

Thu, 2007-09-27

The Marine Police are seeking the assistance of the public following a recent spate of thefts from boats.

The public are asked to report any persons seen acting suspiciously around bays and in the vicinity of moored boats and report the sale of second hand marine equipment that appears to be of a suspicious nature. It should be noted that it is an offence to purchase stolen property.

Burglary

Wed, 2007-09-26


At 5:45pm on Wednesday, Police attended a reported burglary at a Valley Road, Paget residence. On arrival officers spoke with the complainant who stated that sometime between 9am and 5:15pm that day, an unknown culprit gained entry into her home while it was unoccupied. The culprit stole a quantity of cash and DVDs. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

Burglary

Tue, 2007-09-25


Around 6:35pm on Tuesday, Police received a report of a burglary at a Middle Road, Devonshire residence. The complainants stated that sometime between 6:50am and 6:15pm that day, an unknown culprit gained entry into their home while it was unoccupied. The culprit stole a quantity of jewelry and cash. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

Road Closure

Mon, 2007-09-24

 

The Bermuda Police Service would like to advise the motoring public that due to a tree falling near the west boundary of Par-La-Ville Park, Par-La-Ville Road between Church Street and Front Street in Pembroke will be closed at 7pm so that workmen can clear the tree from the area. The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the motoring public in advance for their co-operation in this matter.

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