A week of activites is planned to celebrate 138 years of policing in Bermuda.

The Police Week celebrations to mark the milestone will kick off with Satuday’s police gymkhana at the Police Field in Prospect from 10am.

Martin Weekes, the Assistant Commissioner of Police, added that a police memorial will be held on Sunday at the Police abd Military Cemetery on Alexandra Road in Devonshire starting at 5.30pm.

This will be followed a sunset ceremony.

The Bermuda Police Service will also host the Commissioner’s Vision Awards at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts on Monday at 6pm.

Mr Weekes said: “This event recognizes the three top students from each school on the island – both public and private – who exemplify the highest standards.”

And the Hamilton Princess will play host to the “ever-so popular Seniors’ Tea” at 11am on Tuesday, while the Dynamic Police Displays will take place on the Police Field in Prospect on Wednesday from 10am.

Mr Weekes added: “Lastly, this year we are proud to announce that the Halton Regional Police Service Pipes and Drums from Ontario, Canada, will be performing during the Police Week events.

“We are honoured to have them sharing this exciting week with us.”

For more information on the Police Week events, visit www.bermudapolice.bm or search ‘Bermuda Police’ on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.