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BPS Commissioner Outlines Current Staffing Levels & Government Support

Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons - "Today, there are 360 officers in the Bermuda Police Service, including the 14 student officers who are still in training. No record, as far back to 1979, shows staffing levels this low and certainly not with our current gang challenges. Officer numbers need to rise in order for the BPS to effectively respond to violent firearm crime. Rest assured the women and men in the BPS remain committed to and focused on, their mission to make Bermuda safer. The BPS continues to work with The Minister of National Security, and government as a whole, to ensure we are adequately resourced to meet our mandate. To that end, with government’s approval, we are progressing both local and overseas recruitment. We are now engaged in the process of selecting recruits for our next training course. We anticipate starting this training course in November with 25 new officers. Last year Government provided funding for the purchase of ten cars. It is anticipated our fleet will be further enhanced with the purchasing of an additional seven cars later this year, through funding provided by the government. Our efforts will also be bolstered with the updated CCTV camera system, soon expected to be fully operational."

BPS Confirm Identities of 2 Young Men Killed in Scaur Hill Shooting

Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm the identities of two young men who died following a verified firearm incident in the Scaur Hill, Sandys parish area that was reported around 6:05am Wednesday, 10th July 2024, as 18-year-old Razi Garland (pictured left) and 19-year-old Amon Robinson (pictured right). The BPS extends our sincere condolences to the families and friends of both young men. Two BPS Family Liaison Officers are providing relevant assistance to the families of each deceased teen. Their autopsies will be conducted in due course. The investigation regarding this double-murder is ongoing and the BPS is grateful to those persons that have already come forward to assist with inquiries. The Senior Investigating Officer (SIO), Detective Sergeant Anneka Donawa, is renewing the appeal for anyone with any information that can help establish what happened and who is responsible. SIO Donawa can be reached by calling 717-2250, or by e-mail at adonawa@bps.bm. Information can also be provided through the BPS online community reporting portal, https://portal.police.bm/. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be sent via the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline 800-8477, or the Crime Stoppers Bermuda website, www.crimestoppers.bm. Once again, the BPS urges members of our community directly or indirectly affected by Wednesday’s senseless killing, or any other recent violent incidents, to please reach out to any of the relevant helping agencies for specialist assistance, if necessary.

Witness Appeals Regarding Two Separate Motorcycle Collisions

Around 11:57 p.m. on Thursday, July 11th, 2024, police received a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle at Pepper Hall/Orange Hole Road, St. George’s. It is understood a male motorcycle rider was travelling east, along Tommy Fox Road, near the junction with Pepper Hall Road, St. George’s, when he lost control of the vehicle and collided with what is believed to be a metal pole. Officers arrived at the scene to find the victim receiving treatment from EMTs. He was subsequently transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. At last check he remained in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit receiving treatment for his injuries which are considered life threatening. Meanwhile, shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 11th, 2024, Police attended a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle near the junction of North Shore Road and Jennings Road, Smiths. It was reported that two males on a motorcycle were travelling east on North Shore Road in Smiths, when the rider apparently lost control as he tried to negotiate a series of bends and collided with an embankment causing both males to be ejected from the vehicle and onto the roadway. Upon arrival at the scene, officers found both males lying on the roadway. They were both attended to by EMTs before being transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for further treatment of their injuries which were not thought to be life threatening. Both incidents are now under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call the Roads Policing Unit on, 247-1788 or, the main police number, 295-0011.

BPS Identifies 4 People Found Deceased at South Terrace Home 7th July

With profound sadness, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm the identities of the four individuals found deceased at a South Terrace, Pembroke home Sunday, 7th July 2024, as: 4-year-old Na-Vii Trimm-Parfitt; 9-year-old Drae-E Trimm-Parfitt; 39-year-old Nicole Parfitt; 40-year-old Ramon Trimm. The BPS extends our sincere condolences to their families and friends. Two BPS Family Liaison Officers are providing relevant assistance to the two families of the four deceased individuals. Autopsies of each deceased will be conducted in due course. The investigation regarding this tragic incident is ongoing and the BPS thanks those persons that have already cone forward to assist with inquiries. However, the appeal continues for anyone with any information relating to this matter, even if it seems insignificant, to contact Detective Chief Inspector Derricka Burns on 717-0921 or dburns@bps.bm, as well as Detective Inspector Clifford Roberts on 717-0590 or croberts2@bps.bm. Information can also be provided through the BPS online community reporting portal, https://portal.police.bm/. The BPS urges members of our community directly or indirectly affected by this tragedy to reach out to relevant helping agencies for specialist assistance, if necessary.

Third Road Fatality of 2024: 64-Year-Old Marvin Johnson

Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm Bermuda’s third road fatality of 2024, 64-year-old Marvin Johnson, and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. As stated in the original witness appeal made by the BPS on Sunday, 14th April 2024, a 64-year-old male understood to have been a pedestrian at the time, was seriously injured sometime between 9:45pm and 10pm Friday, 12th April 2024, when a car travelling along Long Bay Lane Sandys, made a left hand turn onto Nursery Lane and collided with him. The Sandys parish resident was admitted to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit, where he was later pronounced dead on Monday, 3rd June 2024. A BPS Family Liaison Officer was then assigned to provide relevant support to Mr. Johnson’s family, which is ongoing. This road fatality is currently being investigated by the Roads Policing Unit (RPU). The BPS thanks those persons who have already assisted with inquiries and renews the appeal for any witnesses that have not already come forward, or anyone with relevant information, to contact RPU Constable Kevin Medeiros by calling 717-2402 or e-mailing kmedeiros@bps.bm. Alternatively, members of the public are encouraged to share any information that they may have with a police officer they’re familiar with, or through the BPS online community reporting portal, https://portal.police.bm/.

Operation Vega Q2, 2024

Acting Superintendent Robert Cardwell - "The Bermuda Police Service (BPS), continues to deliver on the Operation Vega initiative. By design, increased traffic enforcement, which is the main thrust of Operation Vega, should lead to a reduction in the number of road traffic collisions. Sadly, this is not the case currently, with between 4 and 6 collisions being reported daily. In reality, human error plays a part in most vehicle collisions. Inattention, speeding and driving without due care and attention – all of these contributing factors are avoidable. A vehicle collision can be devastating and even minor collisions can be costly. The BPS expects adherence to the law when it comes to driving or riding. This includes complying with traffic signs and signals. Road safety must be taken seriously by all road users and we all must take responsibility for our driving behaviour. To prevent a crash – slow down, always drive sober, do not drive when stressed or tired, put your phone away, wear your seatbelt and fasten your helmet. Impaired driving numbers continue to be high. Those who choose to engage in this dangerous and illegal practice put not only their lives, but also the lives of everyone else on the road at risk. Without doubt, impaired driving increases the likelihood of a collision. Changing the impaired driving culture in Bermuda requires all of us to take action. If you have been drinking, do not drive or ride. In addition, we ask that you take a moment to reflect on your own driving behaviour – did you drive safely, did you adhere to all traffic signs and signals and was your speed appropriate? The Bermuda Police Service remains steadfast in its mission to make Bermuda safer, including for everyone travelling on our roads. However, we continue to emphasise that policing is only one factor in the overall topic of road safety." Impaired Driving 1st and 2nd Quarter Combined: 2021 - 85 2022 - 95 2023 - 143 2024 - 105 Offence Q1 Q2 Impaired Driving 39 66 Speeding 574 349 Disqualified Driving 17 20 Unlicensed Vehicle                          127 123 No Vehicle Insurance                                                                93 82 No Driver’s License                                                     122 104 Manner Of Driving                                                       1 3 Fail To Stop After Accident                                        10 1 Fail To Stop For Police                                                                       0 8 Cell Phone Offence                                                     25 16 Fraudulent Use Of Documents                                   1 4 Helmet Offence                                                            16 11 Seatbelt Offence                                                         10 8 Defective Vehicle                                                          7 3 Disobey Traffic Sign                                                    97 81 Youth Licence Offence                                                 0 2 License Plate Offence                                                  2 3 Motorist Advice Notice                  273                         216 Parking Offence                                                          311 639

UK TV Series to Feature Bermuda, Including BPS & RBR Coastguard

Earlier this year, a TV producer from Spun Gold Productions, a TV production company from the UK known for its documentary series on policing, hospitals and fire services as well as inside looks at the Royal Family, visited Bermuda to scope out the possibility of making a British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) daytime TV series tentatively titled “Policing Paradise.” The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) have now agreed to the filming of a 15 episode series following the work of the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) and its officers, as well as the Royal Bermuda Regiment (RBR) Coastguard. Film crews arrived in Bermuda at the end of last week and working alongside the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) as well as local production company Method Media Bermuda, began following BPS officers as they attended calls for service this past weekend. The UK crews will continue to work alongside BPS officers for the next seven weeks, in the lead up to Cup Match. They will be mainly filming “feel good” stories involving our officers and their daily lives policing Bermuda. This TV programme is designed to show Bermuda, the BPS and the RBR Coastguard in a good light, while encouraging UK citizens to consider visiting the island. All footage will be thoroughly reviewed by the BPS Senior Leadership Team, before being released for inclusion in the series. Likewise, all proposed episodes will be vetted by the BPS before release for broadcast. Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes said: “We encourage the public to help make the film crew welcome while they are here, as they are here to show Bermuda in a positive light.”

Stabbing Condition Update/Witness Appeal: 18-Year-Old Male Remains in ICU

The 18-year-old male injured in a suspected stabbing incident which occurred in Hamilton Parish on Thursday, June 27, 2024, remains listed in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. The investigation into this matter remains ongoing and anyone with information, is asked to contact, Detective Constable, Patrick Jones, of the Criminal Investigations Unit, on, 717-2170 or, via email, pjones@bps.bm. You may also contact the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477. Alternatively, you may provide information via the Bermuda Police Service Community Reporting Portal https://portal.police.bm/ or, by speaking with a police officer you know.

Three Vehicle North Shore Road, Devonshire Collision Thursday Afternoon

Around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, 27th June 2024, police and emergency medical personnel responded to a report of a three vehicle collision which resulted in injury, involving a car and two motorcycles, on North Shore Road near the junction with Cameron Close, Devonshire. It was reported that both motorcycles were travelling west along North Shore Road, when the driver of the car which was travelling east made a right hand turn to enter the nearby Terceira’s Service Station and crossed into the westbound lane. A collision occurred, with one of the motorcycle riders, a 21-year-old male having suffered multiple lacerations and abrasions to both legs. The other rider, a 36-year-old male, suffered a broken left leg. Both men were transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital by ambulance, for further treatment. The driver of the car, said to be a 45-year-old male, was not reported to have been injured at the time. A 33-year-old female occupant of the vehicle complained of pain to her right arm and hand. Traffic along North Shore Road was diverted at the junctions with Store Hill and Loyal Hill. The roadway remained closed for an extended period, while the collision scene was processed. We wish to thank the public for their cooperation and patience. An investigation into this incident is now underway and any witnesses or persons with information are asked to call 211, or the main police number, 295-0011. You may also provide the information via the Bermuda Police Service community reporting portal at https://portal.police.bm, or by speaking with a police officer you know.