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"Paying after a burglary"

February 20, 2012 Dear Sir, A friend of mine had their residence broken into recently and obviously reported that to the police, met the attending police officers and gave details of when last home/items removed etc etc. Now, not only did my friend ...
Feb 27, 2012
Crime

"Job creation is needed to keep crime down Cannonier"

A decline in crime levels will be short-lived unless Bermudians are put to work, believes Craig Cannonier. The One Bermuda Alliance leader applauded police and the community for their efforts, but warned: “We need to be creating jobs for Bermudians a...
Feb 24, 2012
Crime

"Crime figures down, but residents don’t feel safe"

Residents don’t feel safe despite recent police statistics showing crime is down. And they believe crime levels will rise as long as the current recession continues. The Royal Gazette took to the streets following 2011 crime statistics released this ...
Feb 24, 2012
Other

"Retired police officers launch website"

The group Bermie ExPo, formerly known as the Bermuda Ex-Police Officers’ Association, has launched a new website. “The new website has been designed to provide former and retired members of the Bermuda Police Service with a means of keeping in touch ...
Feb 23, 2012
Crime

"Crime falls to a record low"

Reported crime in Bermuda has fallen to its lowest level since comparative records began. And an increased willingness by the public to come forward with information has played a role in fighting crime, according to Police Commissioner Michael DeSilv...
Feb 22, 2012
Crime

"Police in $52m drugs haul"

There were fewer drug crimes reported last year than the year before, while around $52 million-worth of narcotics was taken off the streets. The news was revealed in statistics released yesterday by the police. They showed that 848 drug offences were...
Feb 22, 2012
Crime

"Island’s criminals targeting tourists"

Burglaries, including those at tourist properties, have been on the rise in recent months, police revealed yesterday. Statistics covering 2011 show that they rose during each quarter of last year. However, the general trend over the past five years i...
Feb 22, 2012
Other

"Police praise deceased officer"

The Bermuda Police Service flag is being flown at half-mast this week, to honour the sterling service of Pc Sandy Rowe, who died suddenly while undergoing treatment at a hospital abroad. Pc Rowe, who was born in Jamaica joined the Bermuda Police Serv...
Feb 15, 2012
Other

"Police officer’s shock death"

Bermuda Police Service last night announced the shock death of police constable Sandy Rowe. Ms Rowe, a Jamaican, died in hospital overseas yesterday, according to a statement from Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva. “It is with great sadness that...
Feb 13, 2012
Other

"Police watchdog body challenged by limited resources and funds"

The Police Complaints Authority needs more resources if it is to do its job properly, according to a report tabled in the House of Assembly. A consolidated PCA Annual Report for the years 2008 through 2010 was tabled in the House yesterday. “The Poli...
Feb 13, 2012
Letters to the Editor

"Put more police bikes on roads "

February 2, 2012 Dear Sir, The Police Service is continuously asking for witnesses to crimes and accidents but if they put more Police officers on the pavement, and roads, many of these problems would not happen. We keep on hearing about the road rag...
Feb 08, 2012
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