Press Releases
Retirement of Commissioner Michael A. DeSilva
Tue, 2018-01-09
Commissioner of Police Michael A. DeSilva – It was not an easy decision to retire and leave a career of over 32 years in the making. I am passionate 
about policing and I have dedicated my entire adult life to public service. I am grateful to all of my colleagues, past and present, for their support and commitment during my tenure. It has been an honour and a privilege to lead so many dedicated and skilled police officers, support staff, reserves, and cadets.
I am proud of the significant impact we have made in helping to reduce violence, but there is more to be done. After 8 years as Commissioner it is the right time to let someone else lead the BPS from its senior post, and continue the mission of “Making Bermuda Safer.”
Read MoreDeath of Reserve Officer PC Dawn Jeffrey (Darby)
Sat, 2018-01-06
It is with deep sadness that the Bermuda Police Service and the Bermuda Reserve Police report the death of our colleague, PC 1181 Dawn Jeffrey (Darby) of the Bermuda Reserve Police. Dawn 
passed away earlier today at the hospital, at the age of 55.
PC 1181 Dawn Darby joined the Bermuda Reserve Police on November 1994. She was consistent with her service to the Bermuda Reserve Police and has spent her whole police career attached to the Western Division.
PC Darby sat and passed the promotion exams in 1998 and spent the following two years as an Acting Sergeant. She was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2003 and thereafter served several periods as an Acting Inspector.
Submerged Car Located in Waters Off Astwood Park [Updated]
Sat, 2018-01-06
At 10:22am Saturday police and other first responders attended a report of a car submerged in the waters off of Astwood Park/Cove.
Presently the area has been cordoned off whilst officers assess the situation.
We will keep you apprised of any new developments.
Reported Serious Collision: North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish [Updated]
Mon, 2018-01-01
At 8:25pm on Monday, January 1, police and other first responders attended a report of a road traffic collision that took place on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish. It appears that a 31 year old Warwick man was traveling west on North Shore Road when the rider overtook traffic and collided with a wall near the bus stop across from the Francis Patton school.
The male was taken to the hospital where he is being treated for injuries that are classified at this point as serious.
Man Arrested on BA Flight
Sun, 2017-12-31
Bermuda Police attended a report of an unruly passenger onboard an inbound British Airways flight from Gatwick Airport at 7pm on Sunday.
It appears that a 54 year old man had consumed too much alcohol and became belligerent and verbally abusive to crew and fellow passengers.
When the plane landed in Bermuda the 54 year old man was taken to Hamilton Police Station where he was processed and detained.
Incident on St. Anne’s Road
Tue, 2017-12-19
Police responded to a report of an incident that took place on St Anne’s Road in Southampton at 4pm today (Tuesday). It appears that a 29 year-old man and his female companion were walking south on St. Anne’s Road near Henry VIII when a white motorcycle with two black males (rider a tall, thin light complexioned male and the passenger was dark complexioned and short) dressed in dark clothing.
The two males then demanded a bracelet from the 29 year-old man and a struggle ensued.
Reported Serious Collision: North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish [Updated]
Tue, 2017-12-19
Police and first responders attended a report of a road traffic collision that took place on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish at 2:55pm today (Tuesday).
Details are still unfolding but it appears that a van was traveling east on North Shore Road when the driver indicated and began to turn into the Esso TigerMart. Meantime, a male on a motorcycle also traveling east tried to overtake the van however he was unsuccessful and collided with the van and subsequently hit a wall.
BPS Regrets to Announce Death of Former Commissioner of Police Jean-Jacques Lemay QPM CCM BA
Mon, 2017-12-18
Commissioner of Police Michael A. DeSilva - The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) regrets to announce the death of former Commissioner of Police, Mr. Jean-Jacques Lemay QPM, CCM, BA, who died 
on the evening of Saturday 16th December as a result of a road traffic collision that occurred on Highway 174 in Ottawa, Canada. According to media reports, the car being driven by Mr. Lemay was involved in a collision with two other vehicles, and a 33 year old male driver has subsequently been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and impaired driving, along with other related driving offences.
https://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/news/index.aspx?newsId=89b31798-c94c-4344-9cbe-0c034689bddd
Mr. Lemay served as Deputy Commissioner of the BPS in 1997, and then as Commissioner from 1998 to 2001.
2017 Christmas Crime Prevention Press Conference
Thu, 2017-12-14
Good day, I am Shakisha Minors Acting Inspector for the Community Action Team. As we prepare ourselves for the joys that the Christmas Season brings, let us not forget the opportunist 
criminals whom are anxiously waiting to commit burglaries, robberies, thefts from vehicles and stores.
Here are some measures you can take to make it more difficult for would be criminals:
At home secure all your doors and windows whether away for a few seconds or several hours.
Ensure that your vehicles are secure at all times with no valuables through windows.
Sudden Death of Mr. Sotunji Burgess
Tue, 2017-12-12
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 37 year old Sotunji Burgess and extends sincere condolences to his family & friends.
Mr. Burgess became unresponsive while a passenger aboard a scheduled Jet Blue flight from New York USA to Bermuda on Sunday, December 10th and despite lifesaving efforts by the airline’s crew as well as local EMTs transporting him to hospital, he was later pronounced dead.
