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November 21 - Daily Report
Wed, 2012-11-21
Two Men Injured In Warwick Shooting - Around 9:15pm on Tuesday 20th November 2012, police officers responded to reports of gunshots in the Khyber Heights Lane, Warwick area. Initial inquiries revealed that two men from Pembroke parish attended the area on a motorcycle and an altercation occurred. Both Pembroke men aged 19 and 20 years sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. Their injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank all members of the public that assisted the victims after they were shot and injured.
Read MoreSafety Training Now Mandatory For All Police Officers
Tue, 2012-11-20
Police officers of all ranks today converged on the Police Gym in Prospect for Officer Safety Training (OST). Until recently only officers at the rank of Chief Inspector and below were required to receive officer safety training.
That has now changed and all officers including the Commissioner of Police must be officer safety trained.
This acknowledges the fact that all officers can be called upon at a moment’s notice and they must be prepared. The all-inclusive officer safety training has been well received by the Bermuda Police Service.
November 20 - Daily Report
Tue, 2012-11-20
Community Awareness Classes Start Tonight - In keeping with this year’s Police Week theme, ‘Building Partnerships for a Safer Community’, a series of community meetings have been arranged to address some of the public’s key concerns while highlighting relevant policing initiatives.
The Community Class programme is designed to educate members of the public on different aspects of community policing, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the public’s confidence in the Bermuda Police Service.
November 19 - Daily Report
Mon, 2012-11-19
Firearm Recovered - Around 8:45am on Monday, November 19th police officers attended a residence in The Glebe Road, Pembroke area and recovered a firearm. Year to date, 10 real and or imitation firearms have been recovered. No further information will be given at this time regarding this latest incident as a full investigation is now underway.
November 18 - Weekend Report
Sun, 2012-11-18
Fire at Bermuda Mechanical Supply Company Ltd. - Around 1pm on Saturday, November 17th police officers and Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel responded to a reported fire at Bermuda Mechanical Supply Company Ltd. on Marsh Lane in Devonshire. The blaze was eventually brought under control by firefighters at the scene. Although there was significant damage reported to the building involved, there were no reported injuries. An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
November 16 - Daily Report
Fri, 2012-11-16
Inquiries Ongoing Into Reported Willful Damage - Around 7pm on Tuesday, November 13th police officers responded to a report of willful damage involving vehicles at City Hall parking lot in the City of Hamilton. Damage to one vehicle was detected at the time. Two suspects were arrested in connection with the incident; however both men were subsequently bailed pending further inquiries.
November 15 - Daily Report
Thu, 2012-11-15
Investigation Into Reported Assault Completed - Detectives from the Bermuda Police Service’s Central Criminal Investigation Unit conducted a full investigation into the alleged assault of a rugby player, deemed to have occurred on Saturday 10th November 2012, during the USA vs. South Africa World Rugby Classic match.
A file was submitted to the Department of Public Prosecutions and after review, prosecutors have determined that there is insufficient evidence to proceed with a prosecution. Therefore, the Bermuda Police Service inquiry into this matter has now been completed.
November 14 - Daily Report
Wed, 2012-11-14
Damage Only Collision on Parsons Lane - Around 3pm on Tuesday, November 13th police attended a reported two vehicle damage only collision in the Parsons Lane, Orange Valley Road Devonshire area. It appears that a car and a jeep were being driven along Parsons Lane when they collided, with one of the vehicles subsequently colliding with a wall. As a result both vehicles were damaged; however there were no reported injuries.
Advisory Regarding Circulating Child Abusive Images
Wed, 2012-11-14
Inspector Mark Clarke, Officer in Charge of the Vulnerable Persons Unit – Good day. In 2012 there has been an increase in sexually 
explicit images being passed around the island via various electronic means. Many people are passing these images onto family and friends in their electronic network. Knowingly and unknowingly in the distribution and transmitting you may be committing offences under our law.
November 13 - Daily Report
Tue, 2012-11-13
Two Men Injured During Disturbance - Around 12:30am on Monday, November 12th police officers attended a reported disturbance at Captain’s Lounge on Reid Street in the City of Hamilton. It appears that an altercation occurred between a few men at the premises and as a result a 30 year old Paget man and a 23 year old Paget man were injured. Both apparently sustained a stab wound each and were treated at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. At last check the 23 year old man was recovering on a general ward while the 30 year old man had been discharged. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing and any witnesses or anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Hamilton Criminal Investigation Unit on 295-0011.
