Press Releases
‘Non-Mariners Race’ Marine Advisory
Tue, 2013-07-30
In the interest of safety during this year’s ‘Non-Mariners Race’ on Sunday, August 4th, the inshore area of Mangrove Bay 
extending to King’s Point / RUBiS Boaz Island Service Station has been designated as a 5 knot / no wake zone for all personal water craft.
In addition, the inshore area of Mangrove Bay extending to King’s Point / Watford Bridge ferry stop has been designated as a no Jet Ski zone. [Click map to enlarge].
The Bermuda Police Service Marine Unit will be on patrol during the ‘Non-Mariners Race’ to monitor these areas.
Read MoreAdvisory Regarding Sexual Exploitation
Mon, 2013-07-29
Inspector Mark Clarke, Officer in Charge of the Vulnerable Persons Unit (VPU) – In recent weeks the Bermuda Police 
Service has noticed a marked increase in sex based and exploitative crimes involving young females.
In the past 6 days the Service has received 9 reports involving the sexual exploitation of young teenagers, many of these reports vary in their nature.
Several of these reports indicated the victims have been lured to locations by persons known to them where upon they have been given alcohol and or drugs.
Recruit Foundation Course #75 Passing Out Parade
Thu, 2013-07-25
At 6pm on Thursday, July 25th 2013 the Passing Out Parade for Recruit Foundation Course #75 took place at Police 
Headquarters in Prospect, Devonshire. [Pictured right, click photo to enlarge]. In attendance at the ceremony were several dignitaries including:
- His Excellency the Governor – Mr. George Fergusson
- Minister of Public Safety – The Hon. Michael Dunkley JP MP
- Commissioner of Police – Mr. Michael DeSilva
- Commanding Officer of the Bermuda Regiment – Lt. Col. Michael Foster-Brown
- Junior Minister of Public Safety & Legal Affairs, Senator Jeff Baron
- Shadow Minister of Public Safety, Mr. Michael Scott JP MP
- Acting Chief Fire Officer, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service – Mr. Dana Lovell
- Acting Deputy Chief Fire Officer – Mr. Morris White
- Collector of Customs – Mrs. Lucinda Pearman
- Acting Commissioner of Corrections – Ms. Keeva-Mae Joell-Benjamin
- National Drug Commission Chief Executive Officer – Ms. Joanne Dean
- Bishop the Reverend Dr. Lloyd Duncan
Policing for Cup Match Weekend 2013
Thu, 2013-07-25
Superintendent Martin Weekes - The Bermuda Police Service wishes to take this opportunity to advise the public on a http://www.bermudapolice.bm/system/files/2013%20Cup%20Match%20Press%20Co... " border="0" />number of matters to ensure a peaceful and safe time during this year’s Cup Match holiday weekend.
The purpose of this press conference is to flesh out the details of how we will police the Cup Match weekend using high visibility patrols alongside our partner agencies in the Ministry of Public Safety, The Bermuda Reserve Police and the Bermuda Regiment.
Retirement Ceremony for K9 Officer ‘Arras’
Thu, 2013-07-25
Chief Inspector Calvin Smith - Good morning & welcome to Hamilton Police Station.
We are here today to retire K9 officer ‘Arras.’ This marks the first time in recent police history that the Bermuda Police Service has undertaken such a venture.
It is our belief that our dogs are an integral part of our policing family and thus they should be given a fitting tribute in their retirement.
Recovered Property: Quantity of Jewellery
Tue, 2013-07-23
The Bermuda Police Service has received and recovered several items of suspected stolen or lost jewellery. Members of the public are invited to view images of this personal property by visiting the official Bermuda Police Service website and selecting the ‘Recovered Property’ link.
After reviewing the ‘Recovered Property’ web page, if any individual believes they are the owner of any item(s) of jewellery shown, they should follow the instructions given.
2013 First & Second Quarter Crime Statistics
Wed, 2013-07-17
Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva – Good afternoon everyone. This report covers the period of 1st January to 30th http://www.bermudapolice.bm/system/files/2013%20Press%20Conference%20Q1%... " border="0" />June 2013. I think the headline could read “Crime Continues to Fall.”
The subheading might read “Q2 of 2013 records the lowest crime rate since the year 2000.” Total crime for the second quarter stands at 834 offences and this is the fourth quarter in a row where total crime is less than 1,000. Compared with the first six months of 2012, the same period this year has recorded 415 fewer offences, or a reduction of 19%. View full crime statistics documents. | View press conference video.
Sudden Death of Infant
Mon, 2013-07-15
Around 1pm on Monday, July 15th first responders attended a report of a medical emergency involving a 3 month old infant at a residence in the Happy Valley Road, Pembroke area.
The child was conveyed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital in a non-responsive state and at 1:30pm was pronounced dead by an on call doctor. No further information will be given until the next of kin has been notified.
Working Together to Improve Driving Behaviour
Thu, 2013-07-11
Bermuda Road Safety Council Chairman Carlton Crockwell – ‘Think, Choose & Live.’ On behalf of the Road Safety Council http://www.bermudapolice.bm/system/files/2013%20Joint%20Press%20Conferen... " border="0" />and its partners, which include the Bermuda Police Service, we take this opportunity to thank you for supporting our campaign ‘Think, Choose & Live.’ As you think, choose and live while you are driving, let’s remember we have had a number of serious and fatal injuries that have reached alarming proportions in January and February 2013. And in response to these injuries, it was decided that a collective action was required to reduce the carnage on our roads.
Ongoing Appeal: Murder of Rudolph Smith
Tue, 2013-07-09
Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro, Officer in Charge of the Serious Crime Unit - On this day in 2012 Mr. Rudolph 
(Rudy) Lamar Smith (pictured right) was last seen alive. Over the past year, his family, friends and loved ones have been living with the pain of not knowing what has happened to their son. I would ask each and every member of the public to put themselves in their unimaginable position - especially that of his mother Madeline Rampersad.
The investigating team has continued to probe this matter, but the reality is that his family and this community need closure.
The Bermuda Police Service remains committed to finding Mr. Smith’s killer or killers. Whilst it is often the police that bring suspects to face justice, this is a case where the community holds the key to solving this matter. Whilst we have gathered certain evidence already, the people in the community will be critical in helping the family get closure.
