Public Advisory: Don't Circulate Serious Child Offences Data on Social Media
Wed, 2024-06-19
The Bermuda Police Service is aware of voicenotes and images being circulated via social media pertaining to allegations of serious child related offences.
The sharing of this material violates the protection of sensitive information relating to minors.
Detective Chief Inspector Derricka Burns of the Serious Crime Unit, stated, “We are appealing to members of the public, should you receive this data please immediately delete it from your devices and do not share.”
“We ask for your cooperation and urge everyone to act responsibly towards protecting our children.”
DCI Burns added, “This is a highly sensitive matter and again, continued sharing of the content could jeopardise any court proceedings and negatively impact victims, their families and any other persons involved.”
