Third Set of Youth Focused Bermuda Sports Superstars Cards Released

Tuesday, December 03,2024

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) and Hamilton Princess are excited to announce that December’s Bermuda Sports Superstars Cards have been officially released! This month’s set of six Superstars (two women and four men), features (in no particular order): Rockal Evans (Sailing) Delray Rawlins (Cricket) Micah Lambert (Tennis) Bridget Marshall (Tennis) Alshauntae Symons (Bowling) Kristopher Trott (Track & Field) With the annual observance of the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities held on 3rd December each year, Superstars Micah Lambert, Bridget Marshall, Alshauntae Symons and Kris Trott join Legend Jessica Lewis as the first Special Olympics athletes and first Paralympic athlete respectively to be highlighted in the history of this local card series, dating back to the original set circulated in 1986. In partnership with Hamilton Princess, a total of 18 new collectible sports cards have been released since 1st October 2024, with fresh cards scheduled to be distributed in limited batches monthly, until all 44 are available in May 2025. As part of this youth focused initiative, several schools across the island have already held special assemblies with police officers as guest speakers, as well as athletes sharing personal stories of perseverance, with more planned before the end of this school term. In addition to these prearranged school visits, our youth are encouraged to actively seek out police officers on patrol throughout the island for an opportunity, through positive interaction or engagement, to receive one of the latest collectible sports cards! Students may also collect one of the 18 inspiring sports cards released to date at any police station (Hamilton, Somerset and Southside). Which local sporting heroes are next? Follow BPS social media (Facebook, Instagram & X/Twitter) to find out!

Firearms Training at Warwick Camp

Monday, December 02,2024

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is advising the public that firearms training is scheduled to take place at Warwick Camp, from 7pm until 9pm Monday, 2nd December 2024. The BPS thanks the public in advance for their understanding, while this necessary training takes place.

Renewed Fraud Advisory: Calls From Fake Bank Representatives

Thursday, November 28,2024

The Financial Crime Unit (FCU) has received several reports this week regarding a troubling rise in fraudulent activity targeting both local businesses and members of the public—particularly customers of financial institutions (Banks). In these incidents, individuals impersonating agents of local banks (from the Fraud Department) are contacting customers and falsely claiming that fraudulent activity has been detected on their accounts. The fraudsters then request login credentials to "resolve" the issue. Once they gain access to the accounts, they quickly transfer funds to overseas locations. So far, complaints from this week alone have revealed that local residents have collectively lost over 1.2 million dollars due to this scam. As we enter the festive season, a time historically associated with increased fraud activity, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) urges residents to remain vigilant and note the following to protect against falling victim to these types of scams: 1. Bank representatives will never ask you over the phone for your personal account login credentials. 2. If you are uncertain about the legitimacy of a call, hang up immediately and contact your bank directly by phone or in person. 3. Do not download or install any third-party software at the request of someone claiming to be a bank representative. 4. If you receive an email claiming to be from your bank, you should check the email header to see if it matches the details of legitimate emails you've received from your bank before. The BPS is also aware that persons are receiving WhatsApp messages from friends in their phone contacts list, asking them to send money to a disclosed location. However once contacted the person supposedly making the request confirms they did not send any such message. We urge residents to please be vigilant of this and if in doubt or, if something seems strange about the request, do not send money.

Updated Witness Appeal: Confirmed Injury Firearm Incident in Warwick

Saturday, November 23,2024

Investigations continue into the firearms incident which occurred in the area of Cedar Heights Lane in Warwick around 9:10PM on Thursday, November 21st, 2024. Two men, a 53 year old and a 38 year old, both sustained multiple gunshot wounds in that incident and remain in hospital, where they continue to receive treatment for their injuries, which are not considered life-threatening. It is understood that immediately after the shooting, two persons dressed in dark clothing were seen on a motorcycle speeding in an easterly direction along Harbour Road. Investigators are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen individuals fitting this description in the area of Cedar Hill, St. Mary’s Road Warwick and Harbour Road, shortly before or after the shooting. We wish to thank those members of the public who have so far come forward with information on this incident. We ask that you or anyone with any information please contact Acting Detective Inspector Anneka Donawa on 717-2250 or via email, adonawa@bps.bm. You may also call the main police number 295-0011, or share the information with a police officer you know. Alternatively, please provide the information using the police community reporting portal at, https://portal.police.bm or by visiting the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.bm and completing the anonymous crime reporting form. You may also call Crime Stoppers on 800-8477.

Witness Appeal: One Man Hurt in Sandys Parish Stabbing Incident

Friday, November 22,2024

Shortly after 10:00 PM, on Thursday, November 21, 2024 police received a report of a stabbing incident near the Mr. Chicken outlet in Somerset. Officers were dispatched to the scene and upon arrival, were informed the victim, a male, had been transported to hospital via private vehicle. Emergency Medical Services dispatch subsequently contact police to report that the injured party was met by ambulance on the way and transferred into their care. The victim is said to have sustained neck and facial injuries which were not considered life threatening. At last check, he continued to receive treatment at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the main police number, 295-0011 or provide the information to a police officer you’re comfortable speaking with. You may also share the information via the BPS community reporting portal at https://portal.police.bm or by calling the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number 800-8477.