The old police station building in St George’s is neither habitable nor large enough to serve for policing the Olde Towne, according to Wayne Caines, the Minister of National Security.

While there has been “much discussion around the relocation of the eastern police station from Southside to the town”, Mr Caines said there was no need to operate from Southside and within the town at the same time.

He told the House of Assembly: “Only one location, or the other, should be considered.”

Police have a long-term rental agreement with the Bermuda Land Development Corporation for Southside, which also houses the forensic crime unit, but other police units could be relocated there with savings made, Mr Caines said.

“This ministry will continue to work with the commissioner to determine the best policing plan in support of St George’s, providing a solution that inspires confidence, serves the growing town well, and is economically viable for the long term,” he said.

• To read Mr Caines’s statement in full, click on the PDF under “Related Media”