Press Releases
Update Missing Person Carlton Lowe Located
Tue, 2020-04-28
Update*** The Bermuda Police Service wishes to thank the public for their assistance in locating Mr. Carlton Lowe. He has been reunited with his family.
Read MoreAdvice to Business owners
Wed, 2020-04-22
With many businesses closed and others operating on reduced hours, there are fewer ‘eyes on the street’ to notice and report suspicious activity to police, said Detective Chief Inspector Arthur Glasford of the Bermuda Police Service (BPS), Serious Crime Department.
As such, the BPS urges business owners to consider the following crime prevention tips during this time.
Make sure all access points to your premises are properly secured.
If you have roller shutters installed at the entrances and windows of your business premises, we suggest that you have them lowered.
If you do not have roller shutters installed, in addition to exterior lights, keep the lights on inside so that when the BPS are doing their patrols at night, they can see inside your business. Also, remove anything, like posters, retail display racks and similar, from the windows as to not obstruct the view into your business.
Phishing Scams
Wed, 2020-04-22
What is phishing?
Phishing is when criminals try to convince you to click on links within a scam email or text message, or to give sensitive information away (such as bank details). Once clicked, you may be sent to a dodgy website which could download viruses onto your computer, or steal your passwords.
Tips for spotting signs of phishing
Spotting a phishing email is becoming increasingly difficult, and many scams will even trick computer experts. However, there are some common signs to look out for:
ADVICE TO SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS
Wed, 2020-04-22
With the onset of the novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), our seniors could find themselves at particular risk from dishonest individuals, who may approach them on the premise of offering help, but have other less than honourable intentions.
Detective Inspector Karema Flood of the Bermuda Police Service Vulnerable Persons Unit has the following advice, in keeping with best practice in the UK and other jurisdictions, on how seniors can stay safe when getting help from others.
If you are getting help from someone, other than a trusted relative/friend, do not give them:
• any information about your money
• any information about your bank cards
• your bank card number or your PIN number
• your phone number, address or any of your personal information
If you feel unsure about someone:
• Do not engage in conversation with them
• Do not let them into your residence
• Contact the Police at 911
For those of you with elderly relatives or who may live near an elderly person, we urge you to check in with them as often as possible, preferably by phone or electronically (email, WhatsApp, text message etc.).
Non Emergency Contact Launch
Tue, 2020-04-14
In order to provide faster and more efficient service to the community, the Bermuda Police Service is implementing a new reporting hotline, “211”.
The new “211” number is meant to be used when contacting us for non-emergency situations.
These include but are not limited to:
Reporting a crime/issue that does not require an immediate emergency response
You need to report a situation/crime but you or someone else are not in immediate danger.
You wish to speak with your Parish Constable.
You wish to provide information about a crime.
The introduction of the “211” number is also meant to avoid members of the public calling “911” for non-emergency calls.
The “911” number will remain in effect, but as is currently the case, it is to be used only in case of an emergency.
The BPS has also introduced a new Community Reporting Portal, https://portal.police.bm
The BPS Community Reporting Portal is now live and allows the public to report minor crimes or incidents and make police complaints online via a secure efficient and convenient website.
Coughing Incident
Tue, 2020-04-14
By now, the public is aware of the abhorrent actions of a member of the public which resulted in four members of the Bermuda Police Service having to be quarantined as a precaution to ensure they have not contracted the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
It all stemmed from the arrest of an individual who deliberately coughed on two officers during an arrest for drink driving. The suspect who was also in breach of Shelter in Place Orders, claimed at the time, that he had tested positive for COVID-19.
His claims are yet to be confirmed.
Two other officers also became concerned for their safety after the individual sustained an injury as he struggled with them while being processed at the Hamilton Police Station.
All four officers have now been placed in quarantine for the next fourteen days.
This situation highlights the dangers faced by all frontline workers as we seek to ensure public safety in the face of what is a highly contagious disease.
Southside Police Station was not closed due to COVID-19.
Sun, 2020-03-29
The Bermuda Police Service wishes to clarify erroneous information recently published, suggesting the Southside Police Station was closed as a result of a police officer being diagnosed with Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
An officer was diagnosed with COVID-19. However, the officer’s last working day with the BPS was on March 11th.
That officer then proceeded on a period of leave.
The officer did not show symptoms and was not diagnosed with COVID-19, until fifteen days after leaving the service.
Resources were shifted at the Southside Police Station and staff from Central Division were brought in.
The facility is not manned on a twenty four hour basis and was sanitised during regular hours of closure between the hours of 8:00pm and 8:00am.
At no time was the South Side Police Station closed as a result of an officer being diagnosed with COVID-19.
CONFIRMED FIREARMS INCIDENT
Tue, 2020-03-24
A thirty-five year old man was taken to hospital with a gunshot wound to his left arm, following a firearms incident in Pembroke Parish.
The incident occurred at around 11:00pm on Tuesday 24th March, at the junction of Two Way Deepdale and Parsons Road.
The victim was conveyed to the King Edward the Seventh Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment to his injuries which are not considered to be life threatening.
Quick action by police officers resulted in a person of interest in connection with this incident being taken into custody. That person is now assisting police with their inquiries.
Anyone with information on this latest firearms incident is asked to contact Detective Chief Inspector Arthur Glasford, or Detective Sergeant Jason Smith, of the Serious Crime Unit, on 247-1174 or 247-1128 respectively.
Alternatively, persons wishing to provide information anonymously, may do so by calling the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477.
Death of Clarke Fox
Wed, 2020-03-18
The Bermuda Police can confirm the death of 28 year old Clarke Fox.
Mr. Fox succumbed to injuries sustained in a firearms attack shortly before 2:45 pm yesterday, Tuesday March 17th, at the corner of Court and Elliot streets in Pembroke Parish.
A Liaison Officer has been assigned to the family.
The Bermuda Police Service extends condolences to the family of Mr. Fox.
The investigation into this matter is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call the main police number on, 295-0011 or the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 8008477.
Man Dies in Road Traffic Collision
Tue, 2020-03-17
Around 4:00pm this afternoon [17-Mar-2020], Police and other first responders were called out to a two vehicle collision, involving a car and a motorcycle just east of Four Ways Inn on Middle Road in Paget.
Upon arrival Police found that CPR was being performed on the bike rider, a 68 year old Southampton male.
He was subsequently transported via ambulance to King Edward the Seventh Memorial Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Traffic is being diverted at Manse Road and Cobb’s Hill Road Junctions. Traffic delays should be expected.
This is the second fatal road traffic collision for 2020.
