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Parents and schoolchildren have been urged to be vigilant about strangers trying to access photographs inappropriately
DATE: Jan 20, 2023
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Figures released this week show that there were 194 arrests for impaired driving last year, compared with 134 in 2021 and 186 in 2020
DATE: Jan 07, 2023
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A rider was found to be carrying a knife after he injured his leg when his bike hit a wall following a police chase.
The incident happened on January 1 at about 4.55pm after officers ran laser speed checks on Middle Road near Store Lane in Sandys.
A...
DATE: Jan 03, 2023
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A gun was seized by police last week when officers also removed ammunition and about $2,000 of drugs in "intelligence-led“ efforts.
Searches were carried out at a number of locations, mostly in Pembroke, as part of Operation Limelight.
A Bermuda Poli...
DATE: Dec 20, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Specialist investigators will be recruited to the Bermuda Police Service from overseas after training of island officers was unable to keep up with demand for the expertise.
Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons explained that detectives were overwhel...
DATE: Dec 10, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The Commissioner of Police said he was trying to develop a speak up culture where officers were held to a “robust” set of standards.
Darrin Simons highlighted the importance of employees challenging any improper conduct by their colleagues but added ...
DATE: Dec 09, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Reducing violent and serious crime as well as road casualties will continue to be top priorities for the Bermuda Police Service, its leader said.
Darrin Simons added that improving the organisation’s response to domestic abuse reports and building co...
DATE: Dec 08, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The head of the Bermuda Police Service hoped more money will be available in next year’s Budget to boost officer numbers.
Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons said the organisation was funded for 400 but would ideally have about 425 in its ranks.
He ...
DATE: Dec 06, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A programme where young people could visit seasoned gang members who would try to draw them away from antisocial behaviour was among suggestions made at a talk last night.
Presenters also highlighted the need for broader opportunities in education an...
DATE: Nov 30, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Police said yesterday that they are working on the island and with organisations overseas to address and remove social media posts accusing people of providing information that may have led to criminals being jailed.
Darrin Simons, the Commissioner o...
DATE: Nov 29, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter