A senior police officer has been arrested on suspicion of impaired driving after a two-vehicle crash in Warwick on Friday morning, police have confirmed.

The Royal Gazette understands the officer is Superintendent Jerome Laws, an officer with decades of experience with the Bermuda Police Service. He was promoted to superintendent last year, and roles included working with the professional standards department.

The BPS have been asked for comment.

Police said that shortly after midnight, a report was received about a collision that involved a motorcycle and a car on South Road, near Warwick Park.

The motorcycle rider sustained a serious but non-life-threatening injury.

A police spokesman said: “It was ascertained the driver of the motor car was a Bermuda Police Service senior officer.

“That officer has been arrested on suspicion of impaired driving.

“A full investigation into the circumstances of the collision is under way.”

Police said that the matter was referred to the BPS professional standards department to make sure that a comprehensive examination of the incident takes place.

Darrin Simons, the Commissioner of Police, said: “This situation underscores a commitment that defines our service — we hold ourselves to the same level of accountability as we do any member of the public.

“Integrity matters. Trust matters. When our officers fail to meet the standards we set, we take action.”

Anyone who witnessed the collision was encouraged to call police on 211 with any information that may assist with the investigation.

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