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October 19 - Daily Report
Fri, 2012-10-19
Rescheduled Police Memorial Service - The Memorial Service postponed during Police Week due to inclement weather will now be held on Friday 26th October at 4pm in the Military Cemetery off Alexandra Road in Devonshire.
Each year a memorial ceremony organised in conjunction with the Bermuda Ex-Police Association is held as part of Police Week to commemorate those who lost their lives whilst serving the Bermuda Police Service as police officers, reserve officers and support staff – in particular since the year 2000, as well as retired officers and staff that have passed during the previous year.
Read MoreOngoing Witness Appeal: Michael Phillips Murder Investigation
Wed, 2012-10-17
Acting Detective Chief Inspector Calvin Smith – The Bermuda Police Service is continuing to appeal for witnesses or anyone that can help with the investigation into the fatal shooting of 42 year old Michael Phillips outside the Mid-Atlantic Boat Club in Devonshire around 9:30pm Sunday, October 14th 2012.
To date the response from the public has not been as good as we would have hoped. We are aware that approximately 30 persons were in the establishment at the time. While many of those persons might believe that there is not much they can offer, I want to assure them that the smallest piece of information can assist with this investigation.
October 17 - Daily Report
Wed, 2012-10-17
Hurricane Rafael Recap - The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that there were no reports of any significant storm related incidents involving property damage or injury overnight and would like to thank the public for their cooperation in heeding relevant weather advisories.
Update: Man Fatally Shot Outside Mid-Atlantic Boat Club
Mon, 2012-10-15
Superintendent James Howard - On behalf of the Bermuda Police Service, I wish to begin by conveying sincere 
condolences to the family and friends of 42 year old Mr. Michael Steven Phillips who sadly lost his life on Sunday evening.
As I reported previously, about 9:35pm last evening Mr. Phillips was shot a number of times whilst outside in the parking area of the Mid-Atlantic Boat Club, which is located on North Shore Road, Devonshire.
October 15 - Daily Report
Mon, 2012-10-15
Advisory: Distributing Objectionable Images - The Bermuda Police Service would once again like to make the public aware that distributing objectionable images of persons via cell phone and or social media may result in the sender or the receiver being prosecuted. In particular, sending or possessing any child pornography or objectionable images of children is an offence punishable under the law. Anyone found with such images can expect to be arrested and brought before the courts.
Man Fatally Shot Outside Mid-Atlantic Boat Club
Mon, 2012-10-15
Superintendent James Howard - At 9:35pm on Sunday, October 14th, as a result of calls made to the police COMOPS unit, several officers were dispatched to the area of the Mid-Atlantic Boat Club in Devonshire where it was reported that a firearms incident had taken place.
As a result, a 42-year-old male was taken to the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. Unfortunately, that male has now succumbed to his injuries. At this time we have our forensic officers, as well as officers from the Serious Crime Unit conducting preliminary inquiries into the incident.
October 14 - Weekend Report
Sun, 2012-10-14
Collision in Smith’s Parish - Around 1am on Saturday, October 13th police and first responders attended a reported single vehicle motorcycle collision on Hermitage Road in Smith’s parish near the junction with Lightbourne Lane. The motorcycle rider, a 30 year old Pembroke man, was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. He was later discharged from the hospital and arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. Inquiries into this collision are ongoing.
Invitation to Tender: CCTV Mesh Network System
Fri, 2012-10-12
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is inviting tenders from established vendors for the implementation, maintenance and monitoring of a mesh network system of CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) cameras and DVR for coverage across the island. The CCTV system should allow the BPS to monitor and record identified crimes and illegal activities.
Full details and Tender Documents may be obtained from the IMS Department, Bermuda Police Service, 10 Headquarters Hill, Prospect, Devonshire DV02 during regular business hours.
Police Week 2012: Commissioner for a Day Winners
Fri, 2012-10-12
On Wednesday, October 10th as part of Police Week 2012, nine students from various schools were ‘Commissioners for a 
Day’ after submitting winning entries to the annual short essay and artwork competition held by the Bermuda Police Service. The competition was open to all public and private primary, middle and senior schools across the island. This year’s Police Week theme is ‘Building Partnerships for a Safer Community’ and the primary school students were asked to produce police related artwork, while the middle and senior schools students were asked to write a short essay. [Click photo to enlarge].
October 12 - Daily Report
Fri, 2012-10-12
Damage Only Collision in Hamilton Parish - Around 5:30pm on Thursday, October 11th police responded to a report of a single vehicle damage only collision on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish near the junction with Cottage Hill Road. It appears that a car was being driven along North Shore Road when it collided with a wall and overturned. The vehicle received damage to multiple areas as a result and the driver, a 42 year old man, was subsequently arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. There were no reported injuries. Inquiries into this collision are ongoing.
