A Bermuda Police Service superintendent has been fired for inappropriate conduct, the service announced yesterday.

A police spokesman said that the officer, who was not named, had been found guilty by a panel of behaviour deemed “incompatible with the high standards of integrity required for continued service within the BPS”.

Darrin Simons, the Commissioner of Police, said: “This decision, while difficult, reflects our unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity within the Bermuda Police Service.

“We recognise that public trust is paramount in our ability to serve and protect effectively.”

The spokesman said the dismissal reflected the police’s obligation to hold all officers accountable, regardless of rank or length of service.

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