Press Releases
April 2014 Road Traffic Collision Statistics
Mon, 2014-06-02
April 2014 Road Traffic Collision Statistics
Read MoreBPS Personnel & Float Recognized During Heritage Day Events
Tue, 2014-05-27
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) has been active in our community for 135 years and Bermuda Day this year saw the BPS revitalize its participation in established Heritage Day events.
In an impressive result, PC Shannon Lawrence and PC Zoenique Williams respectively won the male and female categories of the Sinclair Packwood Memorial cycle race.
Fifth Road Fatality of 2014
Thu, 2014-05-22
Police can now confirm the death of 60 year Daniel Bruce Laubacher of Wilmington Delaware who was a guest on board the Norwegian Cruise line. Daniel was traveling east along Cockburn Road in Sandys on a livery cycle, with a pillion passenger, when it appears that he veered into the westbound lane and collided with a boundary wall and a tree along the sidewalk.
The 60 year old man was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead at 8:15pm Thursday. A Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to his local support system and his overseas family.
Press Conference Regarding Policing for Heritage Weekend 2014
Thu, 2014-05-22
Superintendent Martin Weekes - The Bermuda Police Service 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 Heritage Day holiday weekend.
The purpose of this press conference is to flesh out the details of how we will police the holiday weekend using High Visibility patrols alongside our Partner agencies in the Bermuda Reserve Police and the Bermuda Regiment.
RFC #76 Student Officers Embrace Diverse Backgrounds
Wed, 2014-05-21
Today, members of Recruit Foundation Course (RFC) #76 had the opportunity to be interviewed by local media representatives about their choice to become a police officer, as orientation week continues.
All 25 student officers have had various life experiences that ultimately led them to seek a career with the Bermuda Police Service (BPS).
25 Student Officers Commence Recruit Foundation Course #76
Mon, 2014-05-19
Today, Recruit Foundation Course (RFC) #76 began with 25 student officers reporting to Police Headquarters in Prospect, Devonshire for their initial orientation.
RFC #76 is an intensive 17 week training course comprising various topics including Bermuda’s laws, police procedures, mediation training, officer safety training, first aid, diversity training and driver training to name just a few.
Reported Disturbance at Southampton Rangers Sports Club
Sun, 2014-05-18
Around 9:15pm on Sunday, May 18th police officers responded to a reported disturbance at Southampton Rangers Sports Club. Details are unclear at this time; however it appears that a 26 year old man may have been injured during the incident.
The wounded male subsequently attended the hospital for treatment, but apparently his injury is not life threatening. Any witnesses or persons with information regarding this matter should contact the Somerset Police Station on 234-1010.
Reported Missing Juvenile: Ryan Saltus [Located]
Sun, 2014-05-18
The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 15 year old Ryan Saltus, who has apparently been missing since Saturday, May 17th.
She is described as brown complexioned, approximately 5 feet tall with curly black hair and dark brown eyes. The teenager was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, blue jeans and sneakers.
Reported Serious Motorcycle Collision in Paget
Sat, 2014-05-17
Police responded to a report of a road traffic collision that took place at 4:43pm Saturday on South Road just 200 meters west of the public entrance to Elbow Beach. It appears that a rider was traveling west when he lost control of his motorcycle and ended up over an embankment. The man was taken to the hospital where he is being treated with head injuries.
Police are appealing for witnesses to contact police on 295-0011.
Reported Serious Collision in Warwick
Sat, 2014-05-17
Police responded to a report of a road traffic collision that took place at 12:16am Saturday morning on Middle Road in Warwick outside of Warwick Lanes Bowling Alley. Details are sketchy, but it appears that a motorcycle was traveling west when the rider of the cycle collided with a pedestrian that was crossing the walkway.
Both men have been taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where they are being treated with serious head and leg injuries.
