Marine Police Unit Move - The Bermuda Police Service advises that the Marine Police Unit is no longer located at the Barr’s Bay office.
The Marine Unit is now temporarily located at the Police COMOPS Building in Prospect, Devonshire before they make their permanent move to new offices in Dockyard expected to be 1st August, 2013.
Marine Police launches will continue to operate from Barr’s Bay. There will be no disruption to calls for services or general police patrols of the waterways in and around Bermuda as a result of the office move.
Reported Missing Juvenile: Zackary Fox - The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 15
year old Zackary Fox.
The teenager is described as light skinned, approximately 5’3” tall weighing around 115 -120 pounds. He is known to frequent the Fentons Drive, Happy Valley Road Pembroke area and has apparently been in contact with family recently.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of 15 year old Zackary Fox is urged to contact the Vulnerable Persons Unit on 247-1678 or the main police number 295-0011 at the earliest opportunity.
A local media outlet has today asked us some questions about sexual harassment in the Bermuda Police Service. This issue is so important to the Commissioner and Senior Commanders that we are posting our full response to ensure our commitment to dealing firmly with all issues of discrimination is recorded clearly.
The Bermuda Police Service reports that the Alco-analyser machines are now back in operation. Technical problems have been resolved at the Government Laboratory that had halted production of the solution needed to calibrate the Alco-analyser machines. The machines were offline for a period of approximately two weeks. As reported, the absence of the machines did not prevent the police from reporting drivers for impaired driving offences and using other evidence to support the charges.
Fire Alarm Activation - Around 10:30am on Tuesday, May 28th a fire alarm was activated in the custody area of Hamilton Police Station. As a result, the police station and the adjoining Magistrates’ Court in the Dame Lois Browne Evans building were briefly evacuated.
The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service promptly attended the scene, assessed the situation and shortly thereafter reentry into the premises was allowed.
Community Meeting For Sandys Parish Residents - The Bermuda Police Service Western Community Action Team will be hosting a ‘how to’ community meeting for Sandys parish residents at 7:30pm on Thursday, May 30th. Area MPs will also be in attendance at the meeting, which will be held at St. James Anglican Church hall on Somerset Road.
Collision in Warwick - Around 8:15pm on Friday, May 24th police and first responders attended a reported two vehicle collision on South Road in Warwick near the junction with Marley Beach Drive.
As a result of the collision a 29 year old male motorcyclist was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment.
Chief Inspector Simon Groves - Good Morning. Bermuda recognizes its national day this Friday, 24th of May. As you know
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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.
Ferry Collision With Dock - Around 8:30am on Tuesday, May 21st police received a report that the ferry ‘Resolute’ had collided with the Cavello Bay dock.
Two people onboard, a male crew member and a female passenger, apparently received minor injuries as a result. There were no other injuries reported. The ‘Resolute’ was also damaged.
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.