That a review be conducted of the content, format and distribution of the intelligence products currently available to ensure that they fully meet user needs.

That Government and the Commissioner of Police work together to find both an immediate solution to the lack of analytical capacity in the Service and a long-term strategy to ensure that trained analysts are recruited in sufficient numbers to ensure that intelligence-led policing is given a chance of success.

That a response policy be written following consultation with the public, which ensures that only the incidents that require Police attendance are responded to and allows officers to go to the most serious incidents quickly. The Service should also review the method by which calls for assistance are dealt with in order to maximise the amount of patrol time available to watch officers. This will enable target times to be set for responding to different grades of incidents.

That the Government of Bermuda consider amending relevant legislation to ensure that full and immediate protection for all witnesses is given under the law.

That there be a review of the Service?s response to vehicle crime, in particular the number and line management of staff responsible for improving performance in relation to prevention and detection in this priority area of crime.

That the key performance measurements of the Bermuda Police Service should include specific measurable targets for achievement.

That a review of crime recording practices be conducted, giving consideration to comprehensive guidance and training to staff, central input of crime reports and effective auditing of records.

That a firm approach be taken to ensure that all probationers complete the required number of days working with a trained and experience tutor constable. Any barriers to this should be addressed separately as soon as practicable.

That the Government of Bermuda examine its capital works project to determine if there are any means whereby funds set aside for refurbishment and rebuilding Police premises can be brought forward. In his view, this is a matter of urgency and needed to take place as soon as possible for the safety, efficiency and welfare of all Police, prisoners and other members of the public who visit and work in Police premises.

That immediate action be taken to ensure that the Service completes complaints enquiries in a timely manner and that consultation takes place with the Police Complaints Authority on an effective, long-term solution to the investigation of complaints against Police officers.

That the Service re-examines its approach to the handling of informants and puts a system in place that would withstand outside scrutiny.