Press Releases
Serious Collision in Southampton
Thu, 2011-11-24
Around 7:15am Thursday, November 24th police received a report of a serious road traffic collision on Middle Road in Southampton in the vicinity of Five Star Island involving a motorcycle and a bus. The motorcycle rider sustained a head injury and was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance. Traffic was diverted away from the area while collision investigators examined the scene; however that section of road is now open and traffic is flowing normally. Inquiries are ongoing.
Read MoreFirearm Seized, American Man Arrested At Bermuda Airport
Wed, 2011-11-23
On Tuesday, November 22nd an American citizen was arrested at the L. F. Wade International Airport for firearm possession. He remains in police custody pending the review of a file by the DPP. At this time the Bermuda Police Service is not releasing any additional information.
BPS Host Strategic Firearms Commander Course
Wed, 2011-11-23
Department of Communication & Information - The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is currently delivering a Strategic Firearms  Course Group Photo.JPG)
Commander (Gold) Course at the Police Training Centre, Prospect. The course, which is running from 21-25 November 2011, is designed primarily to meet the needs of officers of Chief Inspector rank and above whose current roles and responsibilities include strategic command and management of spontaneous firearms incidents and authorized firearms operations.
Drugs & Prohibited Weapons Seized, Men Arrested in Southampton
Tue, 2011-11-22
On Saturday, 19th November, 2011 officers representing various departments and units of the Bermuda Police Service including the Public Protection Department, Serious Crime and Drug Units combined to execute a warrant at a residence on Middle Road, Southampton.
This warrant resulted in the seizure of prohibited weapons, a large quantity of the controlled drug cannabis as well as cocaine and cannabis resin prepared for distribution. A significant quantity of cash in various currencies was additionally seized and is currently being held under the provisions of Section 50 of the Proceeds of Crime Act.
Two Arrests After Happy Valley Road Attempted Burglary
Tue, 2011-11-22
About 11.45am Tuesday, November 22nd police received a report of three men attempting to break and enter a residence located on Happy Valley Road in Pembroke Parish. On arrival at the scene police officers received information that the men were armed with what appeared to be a firearm and one of the suspects threatened persons in the area by pointing the weapon.
No entry was gained inside the residence.
November 11th Holiday Traffic Guidelines
Thu, 2011-11-10
The Bermuda Police Service would like to advise the public about the following road closures, diversions and no parking zones in the City of Hamilton due to the Remembrance Day Parade on Friday November 11th, 2011.
Priorities When Officially Informing Next of Kin
Thu, 2011-11-10
Assistant Commissioner of Police David Mirfield - The Bermuda Police Service takes the role of informing next of kin that their loved one has died very seriously. Confirming death and positively identifying the victim must take place before efforts are made to contact an immediate family member at the earliest possible opportunity. If the next of kin is located overseas, notification may take longer. Our intention in this process is to provide accurate information to the victim’s next of kin in a sensitive and timely manner. Only when the police are satisfied that the next of kin have been informed, and the identity of the person confirmed, will the police make the name public.
CAT Officers Deploy Police Mobile Command Vehicle in Warwick
Tue, 2011-11-08
The Bermuda Police Service is aware of the concerns of Warwick residents following serious incidents in that parish recently. As
a result the Police Mobile Command vehicle, manned by Community Action Team (CAT) officers, will be located at the junction of Middle Road and Khyber Pass in Warwick from 11am – 7pm starting Wednesday, November 9th.
The officers will be conducting foot patrols in the surrounding neighbourhoods to reassure area residents and will also be available at the mobile command vehicle to answer questions or respond to any concerns the public may have.
Two Men Arrested In Connection With Recovered Firearm
Mon, 2011-11-07
About 2:30am on Saturday 5th November 2011, police officers were on uniform patrol in the vicinity of the former Clayhouse Inn, located on North Shore Road in Devonshire Parish. At that time police officers observed two men near a parked motor vehicle. On seeing the officers the two men attempted to avoid police by driving off on a motorcycle resulting in a brief pursuit. They were stopped and detained a short distance away.
Police K9 Unit Show Skills At SPCA Animal Expo & Fair
Sat, 2011-11-05
On Saturday, November 5th members of the Police K9 Unit along with members of the Department of Corrections K9 Unit took part
in the SPCA Animal Expo & Fair, held at the Botanical Gardens. The display of skills and training by the officers and their canine partners took place from 12 noon to 1pm in front of an appreciative crowd. At the end of the presentation, the officers received awards and treats for their canine partners.
