Press Releases
Results of Mould Testing at Hamilton & Somerset Police Stations
Wed, 2010-10-13
Assistant Commissioner of Police Paul Wright - On Friday, 8th October, 2010 I wrote on behalf of the Commissioner of Police to inform the Service about the rapid response mounted by Bermuda Water Consultants (BWC) that day to independently test for mould at both the Somerset and Hamilton Police stations. This action was undertaken following concerns raised in the media by two overseas consultants who were hired by a local law firm to conduct testing as part of a civil suit against Government.
Read MorePolice Week 2010 - Police Ball & Awards
Tue, 2010-10-12
Police Week 2010 came to a conclusion on Saturday, October 9th with the Police Ball held at the Fairmont Southampton Resort. The event was well attended by Police officers as well as invited guests from the Bermuda Regiment, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service, Department of Corrections, DPPs office, Department of Immigration and the Service’s community partners.
Fatal RTC
Mon, 2010-10-11
Around 4am on Monday, first responders were called out to a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision at the junction of Crow Lane and Corkscrew Hill in Pembroke. As a result they came upon a 31 year old Southampton man in a non-responsive state a few feet away from his motorcycle. He was later pronounced dead at the scene. No further information will be given until the next of kin has been notified. This marks the 10th fatal road traffic collision of 2010.
Response to Air Quality Concerns at Police Stations
Fri, 2010-10-08
Assistant Commissioner of Police Paul Wright – A court order was recently issued to allow two mould consultants hired by a local law firm to conduct tests at Hamilton and Somerset Police Stations in relation to a civil action brought against the Bermuda Government. Media reports today have highlighted the opinion of those consultants that the Hamilton Police Station is "so contaminated with mould that it is uninhabitable."
Injury RTC
Thu, 2010-10-07
Around 3:45pm on Thursday, Police responded to a reported road traffic collision resulting in injury on North Shore Road in Devonshire near Barkers Hill involving a car and a motorcycle. Details are unclear at this time; however it appears that the motorcyclist and the car driver were injured. Both men were taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. Traffic is being diverted away from the scene.
Commissioner Addresses Arrest of Keishon Smith
Thu, 2010-10-07
Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva – Due to a series of misrepresentations being reported in the media regarding the arrest of Mr. Keishon Smith, I wish to provide clarity on what actually happened. Mr. Smith was arrested by police on the evening of 30th September on an Apprehension Warrant.
Police Week 2010 - Commissioner for a Day
Wed, 2010-10-06
The Bermuda Police Service welcomed the seven winners of the Police Week 2010 creative artwork and short essay 
competition to Police Headquarters in Prospect today.
Allegations of Assault by Troy Smith Against Police Officer
Wed, 2010-10-06
Deputy Commissioner of Police Mike Jackman – After consideration of evidence by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, including the TASER DVD footage, photographs, statements from the attending officers as well as the alleged victim Mr. Troy Smith, the DPP has concluded that “there is insufficient evidence to justify criminal proceedings” against the accused officer.
It was alleged the assault took place during the early morning hours of Sunday, July 4th 2010 when officers attended a reported domestic incident at a Pembroke residence and had cause to arrest Mr. Smith.
Police Week 2010: Inter-Faith Church Service
Sun, 2010-10-03
Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva’s opening remarks at The Cathedral of The Most Holy Trinity, Church Street, City of Hamilton – Good morning everyone; 2010 marks 131 years of official service to the community from the Bermuda Police Service, legislated by the original Police Act of 1879. It is a privilege and an honour to be here this morning with so many of my colleagues who contribute to the proud heritage and strong foundation on which our police service is built.
The Origin of The Police Pedal Cycle Gymkhana
Tue, 2010-09-28
The Origin of The Police Pedal Cycle Gymkhana [courtesy of an interview with Mr. Raymond Sousa]. Special thanks to Mr. Roger Sherratt for conducting the interview and writing the article.
During this year’s Police Week activities, the Bermuda Police Service is reviving the annual Police Pedal Cycle Gymkhana, one of the most popular community events ever organized by the Police, much to the delight of the person who originally conceived the idea way back in the 1960’s, former police constable Ray Sousa.
