Press Releases
BPS Statement Regarding the Sentencing of David Minors
Wed, 2019-02-27
Chief Inspector Arthur Glasford - “The conviction and sentencing of David Minors represents a win for victims of sexual assault everywhere. The impact of these actions on vulnerable people in our community can only be regarded as callous and reprehensible. People who abuse their position of trust to prey on vulnerable members of our society should take note that the police and criminal justice system are here to help, and we will work to obtain justice – as has been done in this case.
Read MoreStabbing Incident on Random Lane in Warwick: Two Men Injured [Updated]
Tue, 2019-02-26
Police responded to a report of an incident that took place at 6:28pm at a residence on Random Lane in Warwick today.
Details are still emerging but it appears that an altercation took place between two males resulting in one of the males being stabbed and the other male suffering unspecified injuries.
BPS Short Essay Contest in Honour of International Women’s Day
Sun, 2019-02-24
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) invites all female middle school students and female senior school students to enter a short essay contest in honour of International Women’s Day 2019, which is recognised on Friday, March 8th this year.
The topic of the 200-word essay is: “What does female empowerment mean to you?”
Police Officers Respond to Domestic Dispute in Hamilton Parish
Tue, 2019-02-19
Around 6:30pm today (February 19th) police officers were dispatched to a reported domestic dispute at a North Shore Road, Hamilton parish residence.
Initial information suggests that a 45 year old man threatened to physically harm his 67 year old mother at the Crawl Hill area home.
On arrival officers located the mother unharmed and conducted an extensive search for her son, but he was not located.
Bermuda Reserve Police Bolster Links With RBR, St. John Ambulance
Thu, 2019-02-14
Over the weekend of February 2nd and 3rd 2019, the Bermuda Reserve Police hosted their fellow voluntary organisations, the Royal Bermuda Regiment and the St. John Ambulance for a round table discussion on the topics of recruitment and retention.
The discussions presented the three organisations with an open forum to talk about the challenges that they each face regarding recruitment and retention of personnel.
Selection of Inspector Emmerson Carrington & Acting Sergeant Melvin Best to the ICC Americas Regional Umpires' Panel
Mon, 2019-02-11
During the month of January 2019, Inspector Emmerson Carrington (pictured right) and Acting Sergeant Melvin Best (pictured left) were selected to the International Cricket Council (ICC) Americas Regional Umpires’ Panel along with three other umpires from 
Bermuda (photo courtesy of Bermuda Cricket Board).
The panel is comprised of thirteen umpires from the USA, Cayman Islands, Canada, Belize and Bermuda.
The ICC Americas region is made up of one full ICC member (West Indies) and 16 other associate members from North, Central and South America.
Inspector Carrington and Acting Sergeant Best started umpiring in Bermuda in 2009 and 2011 respectively and have developed their skills at a tremendous rate.
Both have officiated the Cup Match Classic and became the first two police officers to officiate Cup Match at the same time in 2018.
Man Assaulted at Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club Treated & Discharged
Mon, 2019-02-11
Around 11:30pm Sunday, February 10th police officers and ambulance personnel responded to a reported assault at Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club.
It appears that a 24 year old man was outside with a group of young men on the club’s porch when he was assaulted by two other men.
The club was closed at the time.
Reported Missing Person: 76 Year Old Brooke Hassan [Located]
Sat, 2019-02-09
The Bermuda Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 76 year old Brooke Hassan of North Shore Road in Pembroke. He was last seen Friday, February 8th and he is described as a brown complexioned male, grey 
beard and of stocky build 5’10" tall.
He was wearing a grey shirt and army green cargo pants.
Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the vulnerable man should contact the police on 295-0011.
Update: Please be advised the missing 76 year old man has been located. We would like to thank members of the community for assisting.
Productive Meeting Held With Owners of Central Area Liquor Licenced Establishments
Fri, 2019-02-08
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) held an informational session with Liquor Licenced Establishments (LLEs) yesterday, Thursday 7th of February 2019 at the Police Recreation Club Hall in Prospect Devonshire. This meeting was to discuss the Liquor Licence Legislation and police expectations of licenced premises based on that legislation. It was also a good opportunity to establish and continue to promote a working partnership with the police. Licensees had the occasion to put forth questions or concerns they had in relation to the closing down of their business.
Renewed Witness Appeal: Warwick Esso Service Station Armed Robbery
Fri, 2019-02-08
Detectives are renewing the appeal for witnesses to an armed robbery that occurred around 4:20pm Thursday, February 7th at the Warwick Esso Tigermart.
During the incident two men wearing dark coloured clothing – one brandishing a knife and the other brandishing what appeared to be a firearm – entered the service station, removed a quantity of cash and made good their escape.
No one was injured and the scene has been processed by the relevant police personnel.
