Press Releases

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Police Boat Naming Competition

Wed, 2006-05-17

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.

Missing Person

Sun, 2006-05-14

The Bermuda Police Service is asking for the public's assistance in locating 35 year old Wayne Williams of Devonshire. Mr. Williams is believed to be in the St. George's area and may be driving a white Bermuda Shutters Ltd. van licence #L2699. He is described as a light brown skinned male, approximately 5'6" tall of slim build with close cut hair, facial hair and blue eyes.

Promotion to Superintendent

Wed, 2006-05-10

Superintendent Mike Jackman arrived from Barbados in 1982 and commenced his initial training. On completion of the 16 week course he was posted to the St. George's Police Station and worked there until 1985. He spent the next eight years working in the Traffic Department.

Update: Injury RTC

Tue, 2006-05-09

Police are appealing for witnesses to a single vehicle road traffic collision resulting in injury on Harbour Road in Paget, near Red Hole which occurred around 8 this morning. It appears that the female driver of a black Renault car was traveling west on Harbour Road when she lost control of the vehicle attempting to negotiate a left hand bend.

Traffic Offences

Wed, 2006-05-03

A specific initiative is underway by the Bermuda Police Service in conjunction with the Transport Control Department (TCD) to enforce the laws regarding vehicles on our roads. On Tuesday, May 2, 2006 the following traffic checks were conducted, resulting in several tickets being issued to motorists.

Changes At The Bermuda International Airport

Tue, 2006-05-02

The 2006 summer airline schedule shows there will be between 20 and 26 flights each day. This increase in flights and passenger load will put a strain on the parking resources at the Bermuda International Airport (BIA) requiring the parking regulations there to be strictly enforced.

Update - Investigation Into Shooting At Swinging Doors

Mon, 2006-04-24

A 30 year old Pembroke man has been taken into Police custody and is assisting Police with inquiries into the shooting that took place at the Swinging Doors Nightclub on Court Street in the early hours of Monday morning.

Shootings At Swinging Doors

Sun, 2006-04-23

At 2:30 this morning Police responded to a shooting incident which occurred inside the Swinging Doors Nightclub on Court Street. At present the victims are a 26 year old female, a 21 year old male and a 30 year old male all from Pembroke. All of the individuals are being treated at KEMH and their injuries do not appear to be life threatening.

Police Officers Equipped with Incapacitant Spray

Thu, 2006-04-20

Following the permission granted by the Minister of Labour, Home Affairs & Public Safety, the Commissioner of Police at 8am today authorized the distribution of the incapacitant spray known as 'Captor' to Police officers trained in its use. So far 247 Police officers (both uniformed and plain-clothed, including members of the Bermuda Reserve Police) have been trained in the use of 'Captor'.

Witness Appeal

Sun, 2006-03-26

The Bermuda Police Service is continuing to appeal for any witnesses to the incident that occurred at the Hamilton Marketplace around 4:55pm on Saturday, March 25, 2006 involving a man entering the store brandishing a hatchet and threatening staff (in front of customers) before making good his escape in a white Suzuki jeep.