A schedule of events starting on Saturday will bring together the Bermuda Police Service and members of the public, while former officers who have recently passed away will also be honoured.

Marking the 147th year of the BPS, the theme of Police Week this year is “Together in Service, United in Community”.

“From remembering colleagues who have passed, to spending time with preschoolers and seniors, assisting a family in need, celebrating the cultures represented within the service and enjoying some friendly competition, Police Week 2026 reflects the many different relationships that exist between the Bermuda Police Service and the community it serves,” said Deputy Commissioner Na’imah Astwood.

Activities begin with a cultural night at the Police Recreation Club in Devonshire on Saturday.

Starting at 5pm, officers and staff are encouraged to wear the colours of their national flag and celebrate the many cultures and nationalities represented within the force.

Ms Astwood said: “The evening will feature food, music, socialising and camaraderie and, importantly, members of the public are welcome to join in the celebrations.”

On Sunday, the BPS will pause to remember the police officers, reservists and staff who have passed away in the past two years at the annual police memorial service.

It is set to take place at 4.30pm at the Police Cemetery on Alexandra Road, Devonshire. All are welcome to attend.

“The service is one of the most significant events on the BPS Police Week calendar and provides an opportunity for serving and former members of the service, families, colleagues and friends to remember those who dedicated part of their lives to policing and serving the Bermuda community,” Ms Astwood explained.

“Family members of former police officers, reserve police officers and police staff who have passed away are especially encouraged to attend and join the BPS in remembering their loved ones.”

Affected families were encouraged to contact the BPS at pflood@bps.bm to provide their loved one’s name so that it may be added to the Roll of Honour.

The ceremony will include a small parade and the marching of the colours. Dignitaries expected to attend include Dave Morgan, the Deputy Governor, and Ryan Robinson Perinchief, the Minister of National Security.

Following the memorial, attendees will be invited to a reception at the recreation club.

The focus turns to some of Bermuda’s youngest residents on Tuesday when BPS officers and staff will spend the morning visiting ten public preschools, playing games, reading with the children and getting to know them.

Each child will receive a special treat bag, which will include a new BPS colouring book.

Each preschool will also receive copies of the BPS’s two new children’s storybooks, developed to introduce positive messages about kindness, honesty, helping others, making good choices and community safety.

Police Week turns to community service on Wednesday as members of the BPS partner with Habitat for Humanity of Bermuda, the service’s chosen charity for 2026, to spend the day painting the home and cleaning up around the yard of a person in need of assistance.

On Thursday, friendly competition takes centre stage at the annual BPS sports day.

One of the most popular events in the calendar returns on Friday when more than 400 seniors will attend the annual seniors tea at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club.

Police Week will conclude in style on October 10 at the BPS gala.

Ms Astwood said: “This year’s theme is ‘Masquerade’, with members of the public invited to dress formally, bring their masks and spend an evening socialising with members of the BPS.

Tickets for the gala are available through G-Pass.

Ms Astwood said: “Police Week was first introduced in Bermuda in October 2007.

“The memorial service subsequently became a staple of the annual observance in 2010, under the leadership of then Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva, whose idea it was to establish the service as an opportunity to formally remember members of the BPS family who had passed.

“While remembrance remains an important part of Police Week, the week also provides opportunities for police officers and staff to engage with the community outside of their everyday policing roles.”