Press Releases
Change of Bermuda Reserve Police Ranks and Insignia
Thu, 2015-12-17
As part of the new Strategic Plan released by the BPS last week, a review was conducted of the Bermuda Reserve Police (BRP) to streamline the command structure and create a more efficient supervisory and management system. Supervisory ranks in the Reserves, which traditionally mirrored the same ranks in the full-time police, have been re-titled and given new insignia to be worn on the uniform.
Read MoreTeen Male Injured in Warwick Shooting [Updated]
Tue, 2015-12-15
At a few minutes before 9pm Tuesday, police responded to an incident that took place on Morgan Road in Warwick. It appears that 2 males on a motorcycle road up to 6 males sitting on a wall in the area and opened fire.
This resulted in a sixteen year old male being shot in his leg. He was taken to the hospital where he is being treated for non-life threatening injuries.
‘B’ Watch Central Donate Gifts to Two Deserving Victor Scott Students
Tue, 2015-12-15
Acting Inspector Carl Gibbons - Good afternoon everyone, and thank you for coming. I would just like to take a moment to quickly acknowledge a few persons in
attendance prior to this brief presentation. We have Chief Inspector Calvin Smith who is the Officer in Charge of uniform personnel in the East, West and Central areas. Ms. Angela Vincent, the guidance counselor from Victor Scott Primary. Edward Smith, the father of Xy-Unn Simmons; Consellow Ming, the mother of Monét Daniels-Ming; as well as officers from ‘B’ Watch central.
Christmas Road Safety Message
Tue, 2015-12-15
Inspector Robert Cardwell, Officer Responsible for the Roads Policing Unit – We are now well into the Christmas Season. During this season there is much celebration and festive cheer. However, sadly it is also in this season that statistically we will see life lost on the roads.
In January this year the Bermuda Police Service rolled out its Road Safety Strategy.
This strategy has been embraced by every operational unit of the police service, and we have seen some remarkable results.
BPS Strategic Plan 2016 - 2018
Wed, 2015-12-09
Commissioner of Police Michael A. DeSilva CPM - It is my privilege to present the Bermuda Police Service Strategic Plan for the period 2016 to 2018. The plan comprises five areas of strategic focus for the next three calendar years, commencing in January 2016. Specific objectives for each of those years will be provided in the form of separate Annual Policing Plans that will coincide with the Government’s financial years from 1st April until the following 31st March. This ensures there is approved funding available for each specific project that might require it.
Car Collides With Pedestrian in Paget [Updated]
Wed, 2015-12-02
Around 5pm on Wednesday, December 2nd first responders were dispatched to a reported collision involving a car and a pedestrian on Rural Hill in Paget.
Details are limited at this time. However the injured pedestrian has been taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment of a suspected head injury.
Suspicious Death at Sentinel Hill
Thu, 2015-11-26
Around 9:30pm on Thursday, November 26th police officers executing a search warrant at a Sentinel Hill, Southampton residence discovered a male believed to be in his 20s in an unresponsive state inside, under suspicious circumstances.
No further information regarding the deceased will be given at this time until next of kin has been notified.
Press Release Commissioner -v- Michael Harkin Judgement
Mon, 2015-11-23
The Chief Justice ruled today on the appeal of Commissioner -v- Michael Harkin. The case involves an appeal against a Human Rights Commission ruling that in 2009 the (then) Commissioner breached former Constable Harkin’s human rights over a delayed promotion, and then non-renewal of contract. The full text of the judgment is available on-line.
Reported Serious Motorcycle Collision on Crow Lane
Fri, 2015-11-20
Around 2:30am on Friday, November 20th first responders were dispatched to a reported serious single vehicle motorcycle collision on Crow Lane in Pembroke near the junction with Corkscrew Hill.
It appears that a motorcycle being ridden out of the City of Hamilton collided with the kerb, approaching the north round-a-bout.
One Man Shot & Injured: Nine Beaches (Daniel's Head) Sandys Parish Area
Sat, 2015-11-14
Around 2:40am on Saturday, November 14th police officers responded to a report of gunshots in the area of Nine Beaches (Daniel’s Head) Sandys parish.
It has been confirmed that one male was shot and injured in his lower extremities.
The victim, believed to be a 25 year old Sandys parish man, was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment.
