Roads Policing Unit Statistics
Mon, 2008-05-19
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The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise the motoring public to slow down and to use care, caution and courtesy on the islands roads. Additionally, we urge those traveling in cars to use their seatbelts at all times and those traveling on motorcycles to fasten their helmets and avoid making a third lane. During the week of Monday, May 12th – Monday, May 19th 2008 there were:
The majority of the vehicles removed were auxiliary cycles/motorcycles, with 1 golf cart also stolen during the period. Of the 18 vehicles reported stolen 5 were subsequently recovered, including the golf cart. |
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| Police/Community Education Classes | ||
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Members of the public are encouraged to take part in the first round of community education classes aimed at improving the communitys knowledge of how & why the Police Service operates the way it does and their rights when interacting with the Police. The intention is to conduct these classes during the first two weeks of June 2008, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. To reserve spaces, contact Dwayne Caines or Robin Simmons on 299-4291 or 299-4321 or e-mail pmr@bps.bm. Deadline: May 28th. We are looking to attract anyone from our community; including teens, parents, senior citizens, religious or community groups, government or private sector workers & guest workers. The following topics are scheduled to be discussed:
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| Crime Prevention Advice - Shoplifting | ||
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Store management should encourage staff to be courteous and attentive - shoplifters shun attention. Have staff keep a general watch over the store and pay special attention to customers carrying large shopping bags or parcels. Store employees should also avoid bringing out more than one item of high value at a time to show to customers. If you honestly and reasonably believe in your own mind that a person is shoplifting, it is wiser to wait until that person is leaving or is outside the store before you confront them. Be courteous and firm. Explain to the person why you are stopping them, and escort them back inside the store - preferably to an empty office. Invite that person to empty his/her pockets and bags onto a table for inspection. If merchandise is discovered from your store, ask to see receipts. Should the person be unable to produce receipts and you believe the items to be stolen, take possession of those goods and telephone the Police at once. Detain the individual until the Police arrive to handle the matter. A message from the Community Safety Unit of the Bermuda Police Service. |
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| Burglaries | ||
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Date
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May 5th – 12th
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April 28th – May 5th
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Parish
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Reported Burglaries
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Reported Burglaries
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Sandys
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1
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2
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Southampton
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1
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3
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Warwick
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6
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1
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Totals
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8
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6
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Paget
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4
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3
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City of Hamilton*
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2
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0
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Pembroke
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5
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4
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Devonshire
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2
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1
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Totals
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13
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8
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Smiths
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3
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5
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Hamilton
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0
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3
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St. Georges
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2
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1
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Totals
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5
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9
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Grand Totals
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26
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23
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*Figures specifically for the City of Hamilton, which is within Pembroke parish. There were 49 reported burglaries and 9 reported attempted burglaries from Monday, April 28th to Monday, May 12th, 2008. Common Targeted Goods: Cash (foreign currency, credit cards & coins), jewelry, electronic items (cell phones, I-Pods, digital cameras) and food items. Common Methods of Entry: Insecure window or door; forced or pried window or door. Of note during the period: It appears that burglars have targeted residences in the Bostock Lane, Paget area as well as various residences within Pembroke, Smiths & Warwick parishes. |
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