Press Releases
Traffic Advisory: March on Parliament
Tue, 2014-04-29
The Bermuda Police Service would like to advise the motoring public that during a scheduled march on Parliament starting at 1pm Thursday, May 1st vehicular traffic will be prohibited along sections of the following streets until the procession has concluded.
Read MoreInvestigation Into the Murder of Mr. Erin Richardson
Thu, 2014-04-24
Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro, Officer In Charge of the Serious Crime Department: MURDER – 16 Riviera Crescent, Southampton.
At about 10:45pm on Wednesday 23rd April 2014 – Police officers responded to a report of gunshots in Riviera Crescent, Southampton. Police officers responded to this incident and attended #16 Riviera Crescent, where officers were directed to a male who was suffering from suspected gun-shot wounds.
Man Fatally Shot in Southampton
Wed, 2014-04-23
Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro - Around 10:45pm on Wednesday, April 23rd officers received reports of gunshots in the Riviera Crescent, Southampton area. On attendance in the area they found a 29 year old male inside a residence suffering from gunshot wounds. He has been conveyed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he has been declared deceased. A full murder enquiry is underway by officers from the Serious Crime Unit of the Bermuda Police Service and information will be forthcoming in the near future.
Power Restored to CCTV Cameras After Brief Hiatus
Thu, 2014-04-17
Assistant Commissioner of Police Paul Wright - The Bermuda Police Service would like to inform the public that the power to the GET owned CCTV poles was disconnected yesterday before the transfer of ownership of the poles had concluded.
The transfer of ownership has now been completed and BELCO have resumed powering the CCTV cameras that were temporarily without power. We wish to extend our thanks to GET Ltd., BAS-SERCO, and BELCO for working expeditiously to resolve this issue.
Bermuda Police Service 135th Anniversary Celebrations
Tue, 2014-04-15
Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - 2014 marks a significant milestone in Bermuda as this year the Bermuda Police Service will celebrate 135 continuous years of service to our community.
We are excited and honoured that we get an opportunity to share this milestone with the public that we serve.
Traditionally during Police Week we have a number of activities that highlight policing and our partnerships within the community.
CCTV Expansion Project Update
Tue, 2014-04-15
Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - After an unfortunate slow start to the CCTV expansion project, I can report today that significant progress has now been made.
As a first step, the service provider is restoring service to the priority areas that were covered prior to 1st April. That work is substantially complete, with a handful of cameras left to install over the next few days.
INVITATION FOR APPLICATIONS - Deputy Commissioner of Police
Mon, 2014-03-31
His Excellency the Governor - The Bermuda Police Service is now accepting applications for the Deputy Commissioner of Police. Applicants must be serving members of the Bermuda Police Service, at the rank of Superintendent or higher. Alternatively, serving members of other police forces may apply if they are: (a) A Bermudian or spouse of a Bermudian with permission to work in Bermuda, and (b) Serving at the rank of Superintendent (or equivalent) or higher.
Reported Serious Motorcycle Collision in Pembroke
Sat, 2014-03-29
Police and other first responders attended a reported single vehicle road traffic collision that took place near the junction with Pitts Bay Road and Turnstile Lane in Pembroke on Friday at approximately 11pm.
The 28 year old man apparently was riding his motorcycle and collided with a wall. He was taken via ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he is listed in serious condition with head injuries.
Reported Aggravated Burglary in Smith's Parish
Fri, 2014-03-28
Police are appealing for witnesses to the aggravated burglary that occurred this morning Friday 28th March at a residence on Club Road, Smith's.
At approximately 7am, 3 males dressed in all black, wearing black helmets entered a residence on Club Road and attacked the male occupant. The victim sustained facial injuries and later attended King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment. An undisclosed amount of cash is believed to have been stolen.
Road User Vigilance Encouraged After Reports of Fishing Line Hazard
Tue, 2014-03-18
The Bermuda Police Service is aware of an email warning cyclists that traps are being set using fishing line across roadways to dismount cyclists with the intention of robbing them.
While no robberies have been reported, the Bermuda Police Service can confirm that on Friday 14th March a car became entangled in fishing line on Marsh Folly Road, Pembroke and on the evening of Sunday 16th March an off-duty police officer became entangled in fishing line while riding his motorcycle at Cobbs Hill Road, Warwick causing him to fall off.
