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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:Tuesday, September 05,2006
Distribution: All Media

High Visibility Policing

The Bermuda Police Service continues with its high visibility policing initiative focusing on identified problem areas. Last week, from 6am – 10pm, Monday to Friday, Police units conducted patrols of the following areas:

·        Pembroke: Court Street, Dundonald Street, Princess Street, Angle Street, Reid Street, Elliot Street, Union Street, King Street, North Street, Elizabeth Hills Road, Elizabeth Hills Park, Serpentine Road, Church Street, Queen Street, St. Augustine Road.

·        Devonshire: Cedar Park Road.

Individuals were arrested for various offences including taking an auxiliary/motorcycle without the owner’s consent, drinking in a public place, being drunk & incapable, suspicion of passing counterfeit currency, possession of a bladed weapon, possession of drug equipment, suspicion of assault, suspicion of possessing a controlled drug and outstanding warrants.

The officers received positive feedback from the public (both pedestrians and motorists) during their patrols, particularly in the Court Street, Pembroke area. Business owners and their employees in the Court Street area also expressed their appreciation of the increased Police presence.


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