Press Releases
Special Performance Tonight: Halton Regional Police Pipes & Drums
Wed, 2017-10-04
This evening (Wednesday, 4th October 2017) on the front courtyard of City Hall starting at 6:30pm, there will be a joint performance by the Halton Regional Police Pipes and Drums (Ontario, Canada), and the Bermuda Islands Pipe Band and Highland Dancers (BIPB).
The performance is expected to last about an hour.
HRPP&D are in Bermuda as guests of the Bermuda Police Service to support Police Week 2017 activities.
Read MoreRecruit Matthew McGowan Removed From Duty With Immediate Effect
Fri, 2017-09-29
Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Antoine Daniels - Matthew McGowan has been employed as an unsworn student officer on a recruit foundation course at the police training center since 11 September 2017. He was previously employed as a teacher at a private school in England. Information has come to light that a professional conduct panel in England has prohibited him from teaching indefinitely after it found allegations to be proven that he behaved inappropriately with a former female student. Mr. McGowan has been given 28 days in which to appeal the decision.
12 BPS Officers Volunteer for Duty in the British Virgin Islands
Thu, 2017-09-28
On 17th September 2017, six officers from the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) were deployed to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) to provide armed support to the policing operation there following Hurricanes Irma & Maria.
The BPS team comprises of Sergeant A. Smalling and Constables I. Freeman, S. Millar, P. Lewington, C. Regan and S. Monk. The officers have been sworn in as special constables with the Royal British Virgin Islands Police Force and are now assisting local police, in partnership with the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service and U.K. troops.
BPS Statement Regarding Recruit Linked to UK News Report [Updated]
Thu, 2017-09-28
Acting Commissioner of Police Paul Wright - One of the fourteen new Bermuda Police Service recruits who commenced a Recruit Foundation Course on Monday 11 September 2017 has been linked to a news report in the U.K. that was published on Thursday 28 September 2017. The news report refers to allegations that the officer was engaged in inappropriate behavior with a sixteen year old student at a private school where he was previously employed as a teacher. The matter was investigated by the police in the U.K which found that there was no criminal case to answer. However, the National College for Teaching and Leadership convened a professional conduct panel which recorded its decision on 7th September 2017 that on balance, the allegations that he developed an inappropriate relationship with the student were proven.
Eleventh Road Fatality for 2017: Kerry Petty
Thu, 2017-09-28
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 38 year old Kerry Petty and extends sincere condolences to her family and friends.
Ms. Petty was seriously injured when the motorcycle she was riding was involved in a collision with a car on Middle Road, Southampton in the area of Five Star Island around 5:48am this morning (September 28th).
She was rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance but sadly, later pronounced dead.
Police Week 2017
Wed, 2017-09-27
Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes – Good Morning Members of the Media.
Thank you for taking the time to come out to this press conference. It is that time of year where the Bermuda Police Service celebrates 138 years of policing in Bermuda and from Saturday, September 30th until Saturday, October 7th, there will be a number of activities planned to celebrate this milestone
Sailboat & Ferry Collide Near Dockyard: No Reported Injuries [Updated]
Sat, 2017-09-09
Marine police responded to a reported maritime collision Friday night (September 8th) involving the sailing vessel ‘Spirit of Bermuda’ and the Government ferry ‘Resolute’ in waters near Dockyard.
There are no reported injuries at this time and the extent of any damage to either vessel is currently unclear.
Civilian watercraft came to the assistance of both vessels involved, transporting passengers safely ashore.
Department of Corrections Crowned King of the Grill at Charity Event
Thu, 2017-09-07
Constable Kimberley Spring – On Saturday 2nd September 2017, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) hosted the first ever Inter-Service BBQ Challenge, titled “King of the Grill,” at the Police Recreation Club in Prospect.
Six government agencies took part in the historic challenge which was attended by over 300 guests, including H.E. the Governor Mr. John Rankin and U.S. Consul General Mrs. Mary Ellen Koenig.
Advisory Regarding Fraudulent Anti-Money Laundering Course
Wed, 2017-09-06
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) would like to advise the general public and local businesses, particularly those in the financial services industry, of a fraudulent anti-money laundering course being promoted via e-mail.
The deceptive e-mail, supposedly from:
Advisory: Rental Accommodation Online Scam
Mon, 2017-08-21
The Bermuda Police Service would like to remind members of the public to be vigilant when making any purchases using the internet.
A recent reported scam involved a fake rental accommodation advertisement posted on a local online classifieds site.
The alleged contact person for the fraudulent posting, a ‘Dr. Jonathan Moore’, claimed that two month’s rent plus security deposit for the apartment should be sent via wire transfer to a specific overseas account.
