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Media Relations Dept.
Police Headquarters
P.O. Box HM 530
Tel: (441) 299-4249/4291/4321
Fax: (441) 299-4322
E-mail: Police Media Relations


 
Date:Monday, August 30,2021
Distribution: All Media

BPS Criminal Records Office & Vetting Office Temporarily Closed [Updated]

Update: Thursday, 2nd September The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) would like to advise that the Criminal Records Office and Vetting Office has now reopened to walk-in customers.

However in light of current COVID-19 safety precautions, we would like to encourage residents in need of a criminal record check to still submit their request via the following process where possible.

1. Visit the official BPS website and fully complete application SF39.

2. Include all supporting documentation.

3. Provide proof of payment.

4. Before submitting all relevant documentation, please refer to the application guidance notes.

    a. If the submission is on behalf of a local registered charity, please refer to these guidance notes as well.

5. Finally, please scan and email the completed paperwork to vetting@bps.bm.

Monday, 30th August - The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) would like to advise that the Criminal Records Office and Vetting Office are temporarily closed to walk-in customers until further notice.

The BPS apologises for any inconvenience this may cause. Efforts are underway to reopen both offices to the public as soon as possible.

While the two offices are temporarily closed for in person visits, residents in need of a criminal record check can still submit their request via the following process.

1. Visit the official BPS website and fully complete application SF39.

2. Include all supporting documentation.

3. Provide proof of payment.

4. Before submitting all relevant documentation, please refer to the application guidance notes.

    a. If the submission is on behalf of a local registered charity, please refer to these guidance notes as well.

5. Finally, please scan and email the completed paperwork to vetting@bps.bm.


All incidents are under investigation. Police are appealing to members of the public who have witnessed these incidents or may have information pertaining to them to contact their respective Police Station, Police Headquarters at 295-0011 or the confidential Crimestoppers Hotline on 1 (800) 623-8477.

Public & Media Relations Department