Policing For Bermuda Day

Thursday, May 23,2013

Chief Inspector Simon Groves - Good Morning. Bermuda recognizes its national day this Friday, 24th of May. As you know this is a day of celebrations and traditional events which attract significant participation and support. The vast majority of Bermuda's people want to enjoy this day and what it represents and the Bermuda Police Service will be deployed in significant numbers to support those activities. Our intent, and that of our community partners, is to provide safety and support to allow the peaceful enjoyment of the day. The Sinclair Packwood Memorial cycle race will start at 8:50am in Somerset, and will be followed shortly thereafter by the Half Marathon Derby, which will commence at 9am. The route for both races will remain the same as in previous years. It is important that those watching the races from the roadside stay off the road and do not obstruct the participants in the race.

Motorcycle & Truck Collision in Paget

Monday, May 20,2013

Around 11:30am on Monday, May 20th police and first responders attended a reported collision on Mission Road in Paget involving a motorcycle and a truck. The motorcyclist, a 25 year old Paget man, was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment of apparently serious leg injuries. At last check the victim was in stable condition at the hospital.

Harbour Road Collision: Car Overboard, No Reported Injuries

Thursday, May 16,2013

At approximately 4:10am this morning (Thursday May 16th), police responded to a report of a road traffic collision along Harbour Road in Paget, in the area of the Lower Ferry Dock. It appears that the driver of a car struck a stone wall resulting in the vehicle landing in the water. The male driver escaped unharmed and an investigation into the collision has commenced.There is a significant portion of the wall that is missing and Works and Engineering staff are due to put up temporary barriers in the area in short order. In the meantime, motorists are asked to use caution as they drive and ride through the area.

2013 Annual Policing Plan

Tuesday, May 14,2013

Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - I am pleased to present the 2013/14 Annual Policing Plan for the Bermuda Police Service (BPS). This is the second of three plans under our three-year Strategic Plan for 2012 to 2015. The plan is aligned with the financial year 1st April 2013 to 31st March 2014 so that available funding and operational priorities are considered together. It has been prepared in consultation with His Excellency the Governor and the Minister for Public Safety. The  final document represents the shared aims across the community for the police to deliver a high quality of service that is focused on people and aimed at safety. Our operational priorities remain the same as the last three years: we are focused on those crimes that are of most concern to the community and that cause the greatest harm: guns, gangs, drugs and violence. Our work this year will not only be aimed at “Making Bermuda Safer,” but making Bermuda feel safer as well.

ACCP Elect New Executive Committee

Friday, May 03,2013

The 28th Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP) was hosted by the Bermuda Police Service at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel between 29th April and 2nd May 2013. The theme of the conference was: “Police and Public Partnerships: Joining up prevention, intervention and enforcement strategies to tackle gangs and youth violence.” Several international law enforcement agencies and other international organisations were represented at the conference, including the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the National Association of Black Law Enforcement Executive (NOBLE), INTERPOL, FBI, ATF, UK Serious Organized Crime Agency, RCMP, Naval Criminal Investigative Service and CARICOM. [Click photo to enlarge].

Reported Emergency Aircraft Landing Ends Safely

Wednesday, May 01,2013

Around 8:20pm on Tuesday, April 30th emergency services including the Bermuda Police Service, the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service and King Edward VII Memorial Hospital personnel responded to L.F. Wade International Airport to a reported emergency aircraft landing. It appears that a small electrical fire occurred during a Thomas Cook flight en route from Cancun, Mexico to Manchester UK. As a result the plane diverted to Bermuda

Four Experienced Officers Promoted to Chief Inspector

Thursday, April 25,2013

At a 4:30pm Tuesday, April 23rd promotion ceremony attended by His Excellency the Governor Mr. George Fergusson, Minister of Public Safety the Hon. Michael Dunkley JP, MP, and the Commissioner of Police Mr. Michael DeSilva, four police Inspectors were promoted to Chief Inspector as numerous family, friends and colleagues looked on. [Click photo to enlarge. From left to right: Chief Inspector Steven Donnelly, Chief Inspector Calvin Smith, Chief Inspector Simon Groves & Chief Inspector Jerome Laws.]

Firearm & Ammunition Seized, Two Men Arrested

Thursday, April 25,2013

Armed police officers executed a search warrant at a Sound View Road, Sandys parish residence today, April 24th. As a result, two male persons were taken into custody and a handgun as well as a quantity of ammunition was seized. Inquiries into this matter are ongoing by the Serious Crime Unit. Working in partnership with members of the community, the Bermuda Police Service is focused on getting illegal firearms off the street.

Bermuda Police Service to Host 2013 ACCP Conference

Monday, April 22,2013

The Bermuda Police Service is proud to host the 2013 Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP) Conference, which will be held at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess from Monday April 29th to Thursday May 2nd. This is the 28th annual conference of the ACCP and the theme is “Police and Public Partnerships: linking prevention, intervention and enforcement strategies to tackle gang and youth violence.” The keynote speaker is Professor David Kennedy of John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City. Professor Kennedy is the author of the book “Don’t Shoot,” in which he describes the Boston project, often referred to as “Operation Ceasefire,” to combat gang-related violence.

Man Injured In Pembroke Shooting

Sunday, April 14,2013

Police received several reports of gunshots heard in the area of Curving Avenue and St. Augustine's Hill Pembroke today (Sunday) at 12:45pm.Upon police arrival it was confirmed that a firearm incident had taken place and a 19 year old Pembroke man was conveyed to the hospital where he was treated and released for superficial gunshot wounds.

Advisory: Residential Burglaries

Saturday, April 06,2013

The Bermuda Police Service is presently experiencing upsurge in reported residential burglaries in Hamilton Parish, Warwick and Sandys Parishes. We are advising the public to secure your property; lock ALL windows, doors, and secure air conditioning units. Please ensure all valuables are in a safe or safety deposit box as jewelry and electronics have been the main items stolen. Also, we are strongly suggesting that home owners take pictures of all valuables and record all  serial numbers of electronic goods, in the event they are stolen and recovered those goods can be identified.

Policing For Easter Weekend

Wednesday, March 27,2013

Good day, I am Acting Assistant Commissioner Martin Weekes and with me is Acting Superintendent Na’imah Astwood The upcoming Good Friday holiday and Easter weekend will see a number of events and festive activities at various locations across the Island. The Bermuda Police Service takes this opportunity to advise the public on a number of matters to ensure a peaceful and safe time during this period.

2013 Bermuda Police Service Recruitment Campaign

Thursday, March 21,2013

Superintendent Sean Field-Lament - Good Morning. The Bermuda Police Service is actively looking to attract the best local candidates to join our ranks. We are aware that in the current economic climate, there are a number of Bermudians looking for a meaningful career, or who are considering changing occupations - and the Bermuda Police Service presents a very viable option. As a police officer, successful recruits will join a dynamic organization with exceptional benefits - committed to policing with the community and ‘Making Bermuda Safer.’

Shooting in Sandys Parish: One Man Injured

Wednesday, March 20,2013

Around 10pm on Tuesday, March 19th police officers responded to a report of gunshots in the Beacon Hill Road, Scott's Hill Road Sandys parish area where a 22 year old man was shot and injured. The victim was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. At this time his injuries do not appear to be life threatening.

Reported Serious Collision in Devonshire

Friday, March 15,2013

Around 12:35am on Friday, March 15th police and first responders attended a reported serious single vehicle collision in the Parsons Lane, Devonshire area. It appears that a motorcycle was being ridden along Parsons Lane when the rider, now confirmed to be a 31 year old Devonshire man, collided with a tree. The motorcyclist was seriously injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. At last check the victim was in critical condition.

Missing Juvenile Kianna Bremar Located

Tuesday, March 12,2013

The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating 16 year old Kianna Bremar. She returned today (Tuesday, March 12th) safe and well.

Missing Juvenile: Kianna Bremar [Located]

Monday, March 11,2013

The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 16 year old Kianna Bremar. The teenager is described as slim with a brown complexion, 5’9” tall, weighing around 150 pounds. She has straight black hair, usually worn in a ponytail or all out and was last seen on Friday, March 8th 2013. Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of 16 year old Kianna Bremar is encouraged to contact the Vulnerable Persons Unit on 247-1678 or the main police number on 295-0011.

Investigation Ongoing Into Suspected Firearm Incident

Monday, March 11,2013

Inquiries are ongoing into the apparent firearm incident that occurred during the early morning hours of Saturday, March 9th injuring a 30 year old man. As previously stated, the victim was treated at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and later released. Detectives are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen any suspicious vehicles or persons in the Hamilton parish area between North Shore Road, Ducks Puddle Drive, Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club and Swizzle Inn from 1:45am to 2:30am Saturday.

Suspected Firearm Incident: One Man Injured

Saturday, March 09,2013

Around 3:45am on Saturday, March 9th police received a report of a 30 year old man at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital with suspected gunshot wounds. The individual was treated for his injuries and later released. Details regarding this suspected firearm incident are unclear at this time. Inquiries are ongoing and anyone with any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, is encouraged to contact the main police number on 295-0011 or the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.

2012 4th Quarter & Year End Crime Statistics Overview

Tuesday, February 26,2013

Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - Good afternoon. The first thing I would like to address is the reason for the late arrival of the end of year report that would ordinarily have been released before now. The delay was caused by a computer crash last July where we lost about two weeks of data. Considerable effort went into trying to recover the data both electronically and through paper records but despite our best efforts we were not able to reconcile 100% of everything that was reported in those two weeks. What we have done is ensured that all major and serious crimes and anything to do with gun crime have been accurately reflected in the report. [View full press conference video].