Tue, 2024-10-08

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) Driver Training Unit currently has four driver training courses in progress.

Three involve the use of police cars and one the use of police motorcycles, on our roads.

At times, the police officers under driving instruction may operate marked police vehicles at high speeds and depending on the training objective, emergency equipment (lights and sirens) will also be utilised.

Members of the public can recognise the BPS car driver training vehicles by the training plate at the front and rear of the police vehicle.

Trainee BPS motorcyclists will be wearing high visibility vests.

As always, road users are reminded to give way and exercise caution when they encounter BPS driver training vehicles, the same way they would for any emergency vehicle.

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Mon, 2024-10-07

Between Sunday, 29th September and Monday, 7th October 2024, four cars were reported stolen. Three of those vehicles were removed from outside the owners’ homes.

All four were later recovered, apparently intact.

In each case, the keys to the car were left inside the vehicle, before they were taken.

These incidents are preventable.

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) once again reminds members of the public to securely lock their vehicles before leaving them unattended anyplace for any period of time – especially overnight – even at home.

Particular care should be taken with newer model cars that have keyless access, to ensure that they are properly locked, before being left unoccupied.

Leaving keys anywhere inside a car, truck, or van – whether in the ignition, dashboard, cup holder, card receptacle (for keyless access cards), or in a bag left within the vehicle – makes it easier for an opportunistic individual to drive away undetected.

As always, residents are encouraged to report stolen vehicles promptly, by calling 211 and providing as much information as possible.

Alternatively, stolen vehicles can be reported through the BPS online community reporting portal, at https://portal.police.bm/.

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Mon, 2024-10-07

Around 1:25 pm on Monday, October 7, 2024, police and other first responders attended a serious single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle at the junction of Middle Road and Ten Pin Crescent, Warwick.

Upon arrival, a 30 year old male motorcycle rider was found lying on the roadway unresponsive, but breathing.

He was attended to at the scene by EMTs before being transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, for further treatment of his injuries, the extent of which remains unknown at this time.

It would appear that the male was traveling east on Middle Road when he lost control of the bike and struck a traffic light pole.

The roadway was closed to vehicular traffic while the scene was forensically processed, with eastbound traffic diverted along Ten Pin Crescent while westbound traffic was diverted along Khyber Pass.

An investigation into this matter is now underway and anyone with information is asked to call the main police number 295-011 or 211.

Update: The roads are reopened.

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Sun, 2024-10-06

Around 6:30 PM on Sunday, October 6, 2024, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious collision involving a motorcycle and a van on Khyber Pass Road, Warwick.

Initial information suggests that a 65 year old man was headed south on Khyber Pass Road, when his motorcycle struck a parked van.

The injured male has been transported to King Edward Memorial Hospital for treatment his injuries, which are considered to be serious. The parked van was unoccupied at the time of the accident.

Traffic is being diverted at Smiths Avenue and Middle Road, whilst police process the scene.

Witnesses are asked to contact PC Walter Jackson on 717–0469 or wjackson@bps.bm.

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Fri, 2024-10-04

At last check, a female rider hurt in a reported single vehicle Hamilton parish collision around 8:55am Monday, 30th September 2024, received treatment at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for injuries that were understood to be non-life threatening.

It now appears that the woman, believed to be a 33-year-old Pembroke resident, was hurt when the motorcycle she was travelling on collided with debris in the eastbound lane of North Shore Road, near Winton Hill Lane.

An off duty firefighter initially provided first aid at the scene. Shortly after, on duty Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel as well as ambulance personnel arrived and she was transported to hospital via ambulance.

Traffic diversions were in place for approximately two hours while the collision scene was processed.

Inquiries continue and any witnesses that have not already come forward, or members of the public with relevant information, are once again encouraged to call 211.

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Fri, 2024-10-04

At last check, a female rider hurt in a reported two vehicle collision near Darrell’s Wharf in Warwick around 2:20pm Sunday, 29th September 2024, apparently received treatment at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for injuries that were understood to be non-life threatening.

It now appears that the woman, believed to be a 45-year-old Warwick resident, was hurt when the motorcycle she was travelling on collided with the rear of a car that was driven out of Jones Lane. Both vehicles were in the westbound lane of Harbour Road at the time.

Traffic diversions were in place for approximately two hours while the collision scene was processed.

Any witnesses that have not already come forward are once again encouraged to call 211.

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Thu, 2024-10-03

Around 10:40 a.m. on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024, a 29-year-old male wanted in connection with the recent seizure of two firearms along with a quantity of controlled drugs and ammunition, turned himself into police custody at Hamilton Police Station.

Another male has also since been arrested in relation to this matter, making it five suspects arrested as part of this operation.

Detective Chief Inspector, Jason Smith, of the Specialist Crime Unit, stated: “The Bermuda Police Service is unwavering in its commitment to rid the island of guns and gang activity. We remain committed to our mandate of making Bermuda safer and are resolute in the pursuit of justice to ensure that those responsible for breaking the law and causing disruption to civility are held accountable.”

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Wed, 2024-10-02

The Bermuda Police Service is aware of members of the public receiving phone-calls from someone purporting to be a member of the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) or claiming to represent the organisation, then attempting to obtain personal information from the call recipient.

This is yet another phishing scam.

We have been informed that:

•   Caller’s ID displayed Bermuda Police Service with the BPS crest.

•   Some calls were from phone number +92320 9853 029 with her BPS crest.

•   Some calls were from an unknown number with BPS crest.

•   Caller claims to be a police officer

•   Caller refuses to provide police badge number

•   Caller has a Caribbean accent.

Please be advised that BPS officers, will at no time contact you requesting personal information over the phone.

You will instead be asked to attend a police station at a specific time and date to be spoken with.

Should a BPS officer contact you they will identify themselves by their rank, badge number, name, and department.

We urge that should you receive any such calls from persons claiming to be BPS officers, you challenge them by asking that they provide their name and badge number should they refuse to provide that information, immediately hang up, and contact the BPS by calling 211 or 295-0011 to make a report.

Should the caller provide a name or badge number and continue to ask for personal details, inform them that you would prefer to attend a police station and speak with an officer there, then hang up and again, contact us by calling 211 or, 295-0011 and report the matter.

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Tue, 2024-10-01

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS), in partnership with Hamilton Princess, is excited to re-launch the BPS Bermuda Sports Superstars cards series!

Originally introduced in the 1980s and released approximately every 10 years, these sports cards feature notable local athletes from a variety of sports, with inspiring personal quotes. The 2024 series features Bermuda Sports Legends as well as Superstars.

The aim of this initiative, which continues with today’s 1st October 2024 launch, is to engage Bermuda’s young people through local sporting heroes, while promoting positive interactions between our youth and police officers.

Hamilton Princess and the Green family approached the BPS with the idea of reintroducing the Bermuda Sports Superstars cards. They were keen to assist with not only producing the sports cards, but modernising them.

While primary and middle school students are the main focus of this community outreach, any young person interested in collecting the sports cards is more than welcome to engage with a police officer or visit any police station to start their collection.

Over the next two weeks, uniformed officers will be attending school assemblies to promote the initiative and hand out cards to school-selected students.

Officers will also visit schools during lunch breaks, youth community centres, and other youth gathering spots, fostering positive interactions while distributing the cards.

We encourage our youth to actively seek out police officers throughout the island to collect all 44 cards, which will be released between October 2024 and May 2025.

A new set of six cards will be introduced each month, adding an element of discovery and excitement, motivating our youth to engage with police officers in a positive way.

The first cards are now available for collection at Hamilton Police Station, with Somerset, and Southside Police Stations scheduled to follow soon.

Stay tuned to BPS social media (Facebook, Instagram & Twitter/X) for the latest updates!

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Tue, 2024-10-01

On Monday September 30th officers from the Specialist Investigations Unit, and Task Force conducted an operation that resulted in the arrests of three suspects – a 35-year-old male, a 19-year-old male and a 27-year-old-male. A fourth suspect, a 29-year-old male, is being sought in connection with this matter.

During the operation, officers seized two firearms, a quantity of ammunition as well as a large quantity of controlled drugs, with a street value of over $700,000.

Detective Chief Inspector Jason Smith of the Specialist Investigations Unit, stated: “The seizure of these two firearms brings to fourteen the number of these deadly weapons taken off the street by police in a 10 month period. This seizure of these two firearms as well as ammunition and illegal drugs is quite significant and would have prevented severe injury or, loss of life.”

“It is also testament to the commitment and determination of officers of your Bermuda Police Service, as well as our colleagues at sister agency, Bermuda Customs Department, to protecting our community against the dangers posed by individuals who choose to become involved in illicit and criminal activity.”

Convictions for these offences carry a minimum sentence of ten years for the firearms and ammunition and a maximum life sentence for drugs possession.

Court appearances in relation to this matter are anticipated in due course.

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