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November 1 - Daily Report
Thu, 2012-11-01
Halloween Policing Recap - During Wednesday, October 31st police officers including Bermuda Reserve Police personnel proactively patrolled the island, particularly throughout the afternoon and into the night, responding to approximately 20 reports of objects being thrown - with eggs apparently being thrown in the majority of reported incidents.
However, there were no significant occurrences of anti-social behavior reported during the day or overnight. As a result, the Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their cooperation during Halloween.
Read MoreCommissioner Addresses Recent Firearm Incidents
Thu, 2012-11-01
Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - The Bermuda Police Service has not received any reports of shipments of illegal ammunition or any information about planned retaliations between rival gangs. I encourage anyone with genuine information about either of these scenarios to contact the police directly, or to make an anonymous report through Crime Stoppers on 800-8477. Crime Stoppers will reward up to $100,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction, or a seizure of a firearm.
Advisory: Online Job Scams
Tue, 2012-10-30
Once again the Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit would like to remind members of the public to remain vigilant regarding phishing e-mails and other scams that attempt to obtain personal information or other sensitive data.
In particular, local residents are advised to be wary of a scam e-mail currently circulating with the heading:
“BERMUDA JOB OFFER . BMD 600 & BMD 4,500 / MONTH
GENERAL EMPLOYMENT OFFER (2012).”
October 30 - Daily Report
Tue, 2012-10-30
Vehicle Fire - Around 12:45am on Tuesday, October 30th police and Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel attended a reported vehicle fire on Crown Hill Lane in Devonshire where a motorcycle was ablaze outside a residence. However, the fire was extinguished by occupants of the residence prior to the arrival of the emergency services. No one was injured and an investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
Police Team Win Bermuda Corporate Games Medallist Award
Mon, 2012-10-29
The 2012 Bermuda Corporate Games were held from October 25th to October 28th for the first time in the Atlantic region. The Bermuda Police Service team was represented in a variety of sports and ultimately won the most medals out of the competing organisations. Well done to all who were a part of the Bermuda Police Service team!
October 29 - Daily Report
Mon, 2012-10-29
Hurricane Sandy Recap - There were no reported injuries due to the passing of Hurricane Sandy. However, there was reported property damage to a building in the Mangrove Bay Road, Sandys parish area with one car extensively damaged along Mangrove Bay Road, apparently as a result of debris from the damaged building. Reportedly some boats in the Mangrove Bay area were also affected by the inclement weather.
October 28 - Weekend Report
Sun, 2012-10-28
Confirmed Firearm Incident in Sandys Parish - Around 1:30am on Saturday, October 27th police officers responded to reports of gun shots in the Greenfield Lane, Long Bay Lane Sandys parish area. Forensic evidence found at the scene confirmed that a firearm was discharged in that area; however there were no reported injuries.
The area was secured and an active investigation has commenced into this confirmed firearm incident.
Investigation Ongoing Into Sandys Parish Firearm Incident
Fri, 2012-10-26
Inquiries are ongoing into the confirmed firearm incident that occurred in the Somerset Road, Sandys parish area around 12:15am on Thursday, October 25th. Detectives are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have heard or seen anything suspicious in the vicinity of Somerset Bridge or Lantana around midnight on Thursday.
Anyone that may have seen persons acting suspiciously in the area prior to this confirmed firearm incident is encouraged to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 247-1739 or the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.
October 26 - Daily Report
Fri, 2012-10-26
Police Memorial Service Today - The Memorial Service postponed earlier this month during Police Week due to inclement weather is being held today at 4pm in the Military Cemetery off Alexandra Road in Devonshire.
Dignitaries, including His Excellency the Governor Mr. George Fergusson and the Commissioner of Police Mr. Michael DeSilva together with family members, are participating in the ceremony to remember those who lost their lives whilst serving the Bermuda Police Service as police officers, reserve officers and support staff.
Visible & Robust Policing for Halloween
Thu, 2012-10-25
Acting Superintendent Na’imah Astwood, Community Policing Division – For those who celebrate Halloween the intention 
is for it to be a fun event – an opportunity for harmless family fun, dressing up in costumes and going through the neighborhood collecting candy. Historically though, the event has attracted trouble-makers – not just here in Bermuda but in other countries too.
This year there is speculation and concern in the community that gangs will exploit Halloween as an excuse for criminality and spoil the fun for the wider law-abiding community. The Bermuda Police Service is also mindful that the event has in the past attracted a large number of other disorder and public nuisance offences as well as drinking and driving.
Let me be very clear that the Bermuda Police Service will be working hard throughout the entire weekend and beyond to make Bermuda safer. Our officers, supported by the Bermuda Reserve Police will be on the streets in large numbers to deter offenders as well as to mount a robust response to any incidents - including those involving firearms.
