The Bermuda Police Service held a press conference today to advise the public on policing plans over the Halloween weekend.


Acting Assistant Commissioner Darrin Simons "We have called this press conference today to advise the public on the policing plans that we have for this weekend, including Halloween on Saturday night. I thought it was important to this share this information in light of the fatal shooting last Friday and the attempted robbery of the cash transit van yesterday afternoon. I wish to reassure the community that we have factored these incidents into our plans and we are ready for the weekend.

Let me start with brief updates on the two crimes:

Our outreach to the community for information about the shooting was extremely positive and has produced results. Together with CCTV footage there are numerous lines of enquiry that we are vigorously pursuing. We have not made any arrests as yet, but there are several people that we are looking to speak with in connection with this tragic murder.

We are relieved that no-one was injured in the attempted robbery yesterday, and that no money was stolen. Eye witnesses have provided useful descriptions of the suspects and CCTV, again, is being reviewed.

We continue to appeal for assistance from the public as your support often leads to evidence that brings these matter before the courts. If you have any information about the recent crimes, or if you have any information about gangs and guns, please call Crime Stoppers number on 800-8477 or you can contact us directly on 295-0011, or in person.

This year Halloween falls on Saturday evening which means there is a convergence of normal trick or treating along with night time social activity. This is a recipe for a busy weekend: as a result, the public can expect to see the police out in significant numbers. We will be conducting Stop & Searches under the authority of Section 315F of the Criminal Code. We will also exercise our powers under 315G to require persons to remove items that obscure their identity. Please be aware that failure to comply with a police officer’s instructions to remove items that obscure identity, or to obstruct a stop and search, are arrestable offences.

Finally, I would encourage anyone who usually celebrates Halloween to do so freely again this year. The best thing our community can do is to continue to stick together, go about our normal business, and have a safe and enjoyable weekend.

Please visit our website at bermudapolice.bm, and our Facebook page, for some advice to parents, motorists and children on safe trick or treating."