PRIVACY NOTICE: Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) 2016

Privacy Notice The role of the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is to make Bermuda safer by; protecting life and property; maintaining law and order; preserving the peace; bringing offenders to justice according to the law. Any processing of personal information about you is carried out in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) 2016. We are required to explain what information we hold about you, why we hold information about you, how we use that information and whether we will share that information with anyone else. Under PIPA, “personal information” means any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual. Examples include names, dates of birth, photographs, video footage, email addresses, and telephone numbers. “Sensitive personal information” is a defined term in PIPA that includes among others information relating to such aspects as place of origin, race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, health, disabilities, and religious belief. (Note: For a complete list, see section 7 of PIPA). Full PDF Document.

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Witness Appeal: Suspicious Activity, Spanish Point Road, Pembroke Area

Around 10:20 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, police received a report of suspicious activity outside a private residence in the Spanish Point Road area of Pembroke Parish. Upon arrival, officers spoke with occupants who reported hearing a strange noise outside a bedroom window and upon going out to determine the source, observed two individuals wearing dark coloured clothing and black helmets, running out of the driveway. An area search was conducted by officers and two rounds of suspected live ammunition were recovered at the scene. An investigation into this incident is now underway. Police are appealing for anyone with information, particularly residents of Spanish Point Road, who have Ring cameras or other CCTV devices, to please check them for recordings of any suspicious activity or individuals fitting the descriptions of the suspects to please contact the Serious Crime Unit at 247-1739. You may also call 211 or the main police number 295-0011. Alternatively, if you are more comfortable doing so, please share the information with a police officer you know or via the community reporting portal at https://portal.police.bm.

Officer Dismissal

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can confirm that a Police Constable has been dismissed today, following a disciplinary panel hearing. The Panel determined that the officer’s actions amounted to Gross Misconduct and that the breaches of the Standards of Professional Behaviour were incompatible with continued service in the BPS. The officer was given legitimate access to the funds of a vulnerable person and was found to have misused some of them for personal gain. The matter was unconnected to her police role. Darrin Simons, Commissioner of Police stated, “I have taken the decision, moving forward, to provide some context when notifying of dismissals. This is to provide clarity and minimise unnecessary speculation. By being transparent about disciplinary matters that result in dismissal, we set the stage for higher levels of internal and community trust. Please know that these decisions are not taken lightly, and they reinforce a fundamental truth: honesty and integrity are non-negotiable in policing.” No further comment will be provided.

Motorcyclist Hurt in Collision on Middle Road, Southampton

Just before 2:30 PM on Saturday, March 22, 2025, police and first responders were called to the scene of a serious two-vehicle collision east of Seymour Farm Road in Southampton. Reports indicate that a man driving a car exited a private driveway and collided with a motorcyclist traveling in the westbound lane. The motorcyclist is believed to have sustained potentially serious injuries and has been taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment. The car driver reportedly did not suffer any injuries. Traffic diversions are in effect at the junction of South Road and Middle Road (also known as Barnes Corner) and at the Middle Road/St. Anne’s Road junction. Motorists should anticipate delays as police investigate the scene. Anyone who witnessed the collision is encouraged to contact PC 2556 Tashun Simons at 515-2556 or via email at tsimons2@bps.bm.

Physical Altercations Involving Children

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is aware of several video clips circulating on social media, depicting children engaged in physical altercations at different locations. In some of the video clips, those involved are dressed in school uniform. In another, those involved are dressed in plain clothes, at a private residence. We are actively investigating these incidents and urge anyone with information to come forward and assist us. We encourage you not to forward these images on should you receive them and instead, delete them from your devices. The safety and well-being of our young people are of utmost importance, and we need the community’s support to prevent further incidents. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bermuda Police Service at 295-0011. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be provided calling Crime Stoppers at, 800-8477, or the via BPS Community Reporting Portal at, https://portal.police.bm/report.

Assault Witness Appeal

Around 3:50 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, Police Officers attended a disturbance involving two juvenile males at the Traffic Control Department compound, North Street, Pembroke. Upon arrival officers were informed that members of the public intervened to de-escalate the situation. Officers conducted inquiries and subsequently arrested the suspects for possession of bladed articles and affray. The Bermuda Police Service encourages anyone with information regarding this incident, to please come forward and contact Police Constable, Jamieko Smith of the Tactical Support Division at 515-2577 or via e-mail at jamieko.smith@bps.bm. You may also share the information with a police officer you know or via the community reporting portal at https://portal.police.bm. The BPS thanks the public for their assistance in de-escalating the initial incident and reminds that violence in any form will not be tolerated.

Two Riders Hurt in Three Vehicle Smith’s Parish Collision Monday

Inquiries continue regarding a reported three vehicle collision in Smith’s parish, involving a car and two motorcycles that occurred around 6:50pm Monday, 17th March 2025. It now appears that the car was being driven out of Zuill’s Park Road when the first motorcycle, being ridden in the eastbound lane of South Road, collided with the car. Apparently the second motorcycle, also being ridden in the eastbound lane of South Road behind the first motorcycle, came into contact with the car as well, despite efforts to avoid a collision. The rider of the first motorcycle, said to be a 44-year-old Sandys parish man, is believed to have sustained more serious injuries than the rider of the second motorcycle, said to be a 31-year-old Smith’s parish man, who was also hurt. It is understood that the older man remains hospitalised. The car driver, said to be a 50-year-old Smith’s parish woman, was not hurt. All three vehicles were damaged. Traffic diversions at St. Mark’s Road and Knapton Hill were in effect for almost three hours, while the collision scene was processed. Any witnesses that have not already come forward are encouraged to contact Constable DeForest Evans, by calling 717-0860, or e-mailing devans@bps.bm.

Officer Dismissal

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can confirm that a Police Constable has been dismissed, following a disciplinary process. The officer’s actions amounted to gross misconduct and his breaches of the Standards of Professional Behaviour were incompatible with continued service in the BPS. Police Commissioner Darrin Simons, stated, “Our ability to police effectively relies on the public’s trust and confidence. If we lose that trust, we compromise our ability to serve our community. Upholding the highest standards of professional conduct is essential to maintaining this trust.” “Notwithstanding this occurrence, I am confident in our ability to move forward with professionalism and dedication.” Having regard for privacy matters, no further comment will be provided.

Reported Disturbance at Hamilton Parish Workmen's Club

Around 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, 2025, police received reports of a disturbance at the Hamilton Parish Workmen’s Club. Upon arrival, officers were informed that a male had been injured when he was attacked by a group of individuals wearing face masks and helmets with dark tinted visors. The injured male was reportedly transported by private vehicle to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. Checks at the hospital confirmed the victim was alert and receiving treatment for a head injury. An investigation into this matter is now underway and anyone who may have witnessed or, who has any information about the incident is asked to call the main police number, 295-0011. You may also call the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number 800-8477. If you’d prefer, you are urged to share the information with a police officer you’re comfortable speaking with or via the police community reporting portal at https://portal.police.bm.