Press Releases
Eleven Promoted to Sergeant
Sun, 2019-06-09
At a 5:30pm ceremony held at Police Headquarters in Prospect Devonshire on Friday, June 7th eleven officers were promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
Dignitaries in attendance at the promotion ceremony were His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John Rankin CMG, Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne Caines JP MP, Commissioner of Police Stephen Corbishley, Deputy Commissioner Designate Darrin Simons, Assistant Commissioner Antoine Daniels and Assistant Commissioner Martin Weekes.
Read MoreArrest of a Serving Police Officer & Member of Public
Fri, 2019-06-07
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can confirm the arrest of a 27-year-old female Police Officer & a 43-year-old male from Smith’s Parish. The officer who serves in our Hamilton Patrol Department, was arrested on suspicion of conspiring to defeat justice. The male was arrested for the same offence.
Detectives from our Specialist Investigations Department are investigating the matter, and no comment will be made while the investigation is ongoing.
Southampton Rangers Sports Club Liquor Licence Renewed With Conditions
Wed, 2019-06-05
Superintendent James Howard – A Liquor Licencing Authority hearing was held on Thursday 30th May 2019 regarding Southampton Rangers Sports Club’s request to renew their liquor licence.
Representatives for the sports club as well as the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) made submissions at the hearing.
On behalf of the Commissioner of Police, I filed a formal objection to the Liquor Licencing Authority.
Reported Single Vehicle Crash in Hamilton Parish Saturday Morning [Updated]
Sat, 2019-06-01
Around 6:25am today (June 1st) a single vehicle crash was reported on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish.
It appears that a sanitation truck crashed through a wall in the Crawl Hill area, knocking down two utility poles - apparently on to a home.
However, no injuries have been reported at this time.
Three Hurt in Collision on Stowe Hill, Paget [Updated]
Fri, 2019-05-31
Around 12:55pm Friday, May 31st a collision occurred on Stowe Hill in Paget.
Police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service as well as ambulance personnel responded.
Early information indicates that a lone male motorcyclist being pursued by a police motorcyclist travelled the wrong way (south) up Stowe Hill and collided with another male motorcyclist, with a female pillion passenger, as well as a car (both vehicles travelling north).
Constable Austin Receives Leadership Award at ICISF 15th World Congress
Wed, 2019-05-29
Constable Wynford (Richard) Austin was recently recognised with a leadership award at the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) 15th World Congress, held in Baltimore Maryland, U.S.A. from May 19th until May 24th 2019.
The award is in recognition of Constable Austin’s commitment to the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) programme since its inception, providing CISM training to many, as well as setting up mutual aid protocols with local CISM teams including the Bermuda Red Cross and the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) of Bermuda.
BPS SDO & BPSU 2nd VP Linda Bogle-Mienzer Regional LGBTQI Rep
Tue, 2019-05-28
Bermuda Police Service (BPS) Station Duty Officer (SDO) and Bermuda Public Services Union (BPSU) 2nd Vice President Sis. Linda Bogle-Mienzer attended the Public Services International (PSI) Caribbean Sub-Regional Meeting held in St. Vincent from May 15th – 17th, 2019.
Sis. Bogle-Mienzer serves as LGBTQI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex) representative and spoke on Human Rights & Unions serving as allies.
Reported Two Car Collision on South Road in Paget [Updated]
Sun, 2019-05-26
Around 10:10pm Sunday, May 26th police and fellow first responders were dispatched to a reported two vehicle collision on South Road in Paget near the junction with Southcote Road.
It appears that two cars were being driven in opposite directions on South Road when they collided.
Early information indicates that there were children passengers in one of the vehicles.
Regional Recognition for Superintendent Astwood & Constable Bridgeman
Sun, 2019-05-26
Before a packed audience at the Cayman Westin Grand Hotel, Amalgamated Security Services Limited (ASSL) held their Regional Recognition Awards Ceremony during the 34th Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP) Wednesday evening (May 22nd).
Every year since 2015, ASSL publicly recognizes the Caribbean top cops during an awards ceremony at the AGM and Conference of the ACCP, which was held in the Cayman Islands this year from May 21st until May 24th.
2019 Bermuda Day Holiday Weekend Policing
Wed, 2019-05-22
Acting Superintendent Tracy Adams – Good Morning.
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) wishes to take this opportunity to advise the public on a number of matters to ensure a peaceful and safe time during this year’s Bermuda Day holiday weekend.
The purpose of this press conference is to share the general policing plan with the community.
