Teen in ICU Following Two Vehicle Collision Saturday in St. George’s

Monday, January 20,2025

Around 1:20pm Saturday, 18th January 2025, a reported two vehicle collision occurred on Tommy Fox Road in St. George’s, near the junction with Pepper Hall Road, involving a pedal cycle and a motorcycle. Police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service, as well as ambulance personnel, responded. Apparently on the arrival of emergency services, two individuals were found on the ground – the pedal cyclist, understood to be a 24-year-old Warwick man, as well as a local 15-year-old male, believed to be on the motorcycle at the time of the collision. It remains unclear whether the teen was the motorcycle rider, or a passenger. Both injured individuals were transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. At last check, the pedal cyclist had been treated and discharged from the hospital, while the 15-year-old male had been admitted into the Intensive Care Unit. The scene was processed following the collision and an investigation regarding the circumstances continues. Any witnesses are asked to call Constable Derek Simmons on 717-2067, or e-mail dsimmons2@bps.bm. Alternatively, members of the public with relevant information are encouraged to share it with a police officer they know, or provide it through the Bermuda Police Service online community reporting portal, https://portal.police.bm/.

Ongoing Witness Appeal: Reported 2 Vehicle Collision in Warwick Sunday

Monday, January 20,2025

Inquiries are ongoing regarding a collision involving a car and a motorcycle on Middle Road in Warwick, near Camp Hill, that occurred around 4:40pm Sunday, 19th January 2025. It appears that the motorcycle was being ridden in the eastbound lane of Middle Road and the car was being driven out of the parking area of Island Cuisine, when the two vehicles collided. The motorcycle rider, believed to be an 18-year-old Pembroke man, apparently sustained non-life threatening injuries and was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. The car driver, believed to be a 35-year-old Pembroke woman, was not hurt. Both vehicles involved were damaged. Traffic in the area was disrupted for approximately an hour after the collision occurred. Any witnesses that have not already come forward are now asked to call Constable Holly Lavigne-Smith on 211, or e-mail hlavigne-smith@bps.bm. Alternatively, members of the public with relevant information are encouraged to share it with a police officer they know, or provide it through the Bermuda Police Service online community reporting portal, https://portal.police.bm/.

BPS & BBA Announce Partnership to Combat Financial Crime

Friday, January 17,2025

Acting Detective Superintendent Jason Smith of the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) & Bermuda Bankers Association (BBA) CEO Geoff Scott held a joint press conference at Clarien Bank Friday afternoon, 17th January 2025, to announce a partnership to combat financial crime. Read the joint press release.

First Road Fatality of 2025: 18-Year-Old A’Maya DeRosa

Thursday, January 16,2025

Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm Bermuda’s first road fatality of 2025, 18-year-old A’Maya DeRosa, and extends sincere condolences to her family and friends. The fatal collision occurred around 2:30pm Friday, 10th January 2025 on Middle Road in Paget, near the junction with Manse Road. A BPS Family Liaison Officer is providing relevant support to Ms. DeRosa’s family. This road fatality is currently being investigated by Constable DeForest Evans of the Roads Policing Unit. 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 call 717-0860, or e-mail devans@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/.

Bermuda Police Service Releases Findings of Cultural Review

Wednesday, January 15,2025

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) today released the findings of a comprehensive cultural review, demonstrating our commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. Commissioner Darrin Simons stated, "This review, which has been in development for over two years, represents a significant step in our ongoing efforts to enhance our service to our community. We've been working with Her Excellency the Governor, to whom we are deeply indebted for her support, as well as our UK colleagues to agree on the terms of reference and timings for this review." Key Findings: - The BPS is recognized as a high-performing, forward-thinking service among Overseas Territories. - Our workforce maintains strong shared values and takes pride in their work and the BPS. - Areas for improvement include addressing resource challenges, improving respect, fairness and transparency and enhancing internal communication. The review's methodology included personal and group interviews, as well as a service-wide survey with a 46% response rate (196 participants). "While the review highlights areas where morale and culture need improvement, it also underscores the resilience and dedication of our officers and staff," Commissioner Simons added. "I'm immensely proud of their unwavering commitment to serving our community, especially in the face of significant resource challenges." The BPS leadership, with the continued support of the Governor and UK colleagues, is committed to addressing the concerns raised in the review. We will be developing an action plan to implement the recommendations, focusing on areas such as resource allocation, internal communication, and professional development. "This review is not just about identifying issues; it's about growing stronger as an organization," Commissioner Simons emphasized. "We're dedicated to building on our strengths and addressing our weaknesses to better serve Bermuda." The full report is available here. We welcome public feedback as we work together to enhance policing services in Bermuda.