Press Releases

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Speeders Beware

Thu, 2005-07-07

As a result of the high numbers of individuals that have been caught speeding, court dates for the relevant offences have been set as far back as mid September. In response to this, Her Majesty's Courts (HMC) and the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) have started a "fast tracking system" for speeders above 80 km/h.

Announcement of the Retirement of the Commissioner of Police

Thu, 2005-06-30

"Today, I officially announce my retirement from the Bermuda Police Service to take effect on June 19, 2006. My last working day with the Bermuda Police will be December 15, 2005. I joined the Bermuda Police Service in June 1979 and will have served over 27 years in the Service and just over five years as Commissioner of Police.

Weekend Activity

Sun, 2005-06-26

Between 9pm on Friday, June 24 and 4:30am on Saturday, June 25, 2005 the Police Support Unit (PSU) attended areas in the City of Hamilton, Hamilton parish, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. The officers also monitored liquor licensed premises and their patrons.

Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP) Release to the Media

Sat, 2005-06-25

“We, the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP), have come to recognize that whenever a visitor to our shores is the victim of a crime, the contrast between the expected experience and the unfortunate event can be most debilitating to all concerned.

Serious Sexual Assault

Mon, 2005-06-20

In the early hours of Saturday, June 18, 2005 Police received a report of a serious sexual assault. It appears that around 3am that morning, a 24 year old white female Bermuda resident was on Bermudiana Road in Pembroke and got into a car, which left the area heading in a westerly direction.

Promotions

Thu, 2005-06-09

The Commissioner of Police would like to congratulate the following officers on their promotions:

Promoted to the Rank of Inspector: Jerome Laws

Bermuda Alliance for Tourism and Bermuda Police Service

Wed, 2005-06-08

“The Bermuda Police Service welcomes the community interest and input on matters affecting crime in our community and we have read, with interest, the Study on Crime produced by the Bermuda Alliance for Tourism (BAT).