https://coronavirus.bernews.com/section/police/ Thu, 23 Dec 2021 20:54:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://coronavirus.bernews.com/police-on-proposed-curfew-protest-motorcade/ Thu, 23 Dec 2021 17:54:04 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=25007 Noting they are aware of a post circulating on social media inviting people to attend a motorcade starting at 12.31am on Friday to protest the curfew, the police said that while they support peaceful protest the “hope is that residents will comply with the new regulations.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service, [BPS] is […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/police-thank-public-for-adhering-to-curfew/ Mon, 20 Sep 2021 21:00:09 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=24098 The police “thanked the public for its support in adhering to the new curfew regulations” saying there was “only one person found in breach of the current curfew regulations over the weekend.” The 12.30am – 5am curfew took effect on Friday, September 17th, with the curfew reinstated due to a major surge in Covid cases. […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/police-hoax-message-circulating-about-masks/ Mon, 20 Sep 2021 17:00:14 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=24032 The police have advised residents there is a hoax message circulating which claims that masks that “contain some form of anaesthetic property which renders individuals incapacitated” are being distributed. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is aware of a message purportedly issued by the organisation and now being circulated on social media, warning […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/bps-aim-to-ensure-compliance-with-curfew/ Fri, 17 Sep 2021 20:33:03 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=23976 Due to the surge in Covid-19 cases, a 12.30am to 5am curfew came into effect today [Sept 17], with the Bermuda Police Service saying “our aim is to ensure compliance.” Na’imah Astwood, the Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police – Operations – said, “Our aim is to ensure compliance as we endeavour to work alongside our […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/avoid-visiting-police-stations-unless-necessary-2/ Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:00:30 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=23772 The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] advises the public to avoid visiting police stations to make reports unless absolutely necessary. A police spokesperson said, “In light of the recent uptick in positive Covid-19 cases, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] advises the public to avoid visiting police stations to make reports unless absolutely necessary. “Exceptions include victims […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/bps-event-was-shut-down-vessels-dispersed/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 01:55:04 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=22876 A Bermuda Coast Guard crew attended a raft up and “the event was shut down and the vessels involved dispersed” and “the identities of individuals involved were recorded,” the police have confirmed. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is aware of a video clip circulating on social media showing a raft up with […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/police-aware-of-will-attend-planned-car-rally/ Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:00:55 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=22045 The police said they are aware of a post circulating inviting people to attend a car rally on Sunday [May 2] to “to protest government’s Covid vaccine initiative,” and said that they will attend to “ensure a smooth flow of traffic, that all safety guidelines are being observed and there are no breaches of any […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/bermuda-police-reminder-on-curfew-more/ Tue, 27 Apr 2021 18:55:54 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=22007 The police have reminded people that the curfew is currently from 8pm until 6am, the recreational boating curfew is currently 7pm every day and mixing of households is still prohibited. A police spokesperson said, “While the vast majority of residents continue to be compliant with current Covid-19 restrictions, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS], the Bermuda […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/please-stop-calling-911-about-covid-regulations/ Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:58:55 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=21811 The police have yet again reminded the public that “the 911 number is for emergencies only,” noting that their “communications staff are being inundated with callers seeking information on Covid regulations and guidelines.” A police spokesperson said, “Once again our communications staff are being inundated with callers seeking information on Covid regulations and guidelines. “We […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/bps-continue-to-address-reported-breaches/ Mon, 19 Apr 2021 20:00:29 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=21781 The police said they continue to “address reported breaches of Covid-19 regulations,” with the latest incidents occurring in Devonshire and St. George’s. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] continues to address reported breaches of Covid-19 regulations. One of the latest incidents was in Devonshire, while another was in St. George’s. “Around 5:40pm Friday, April […]]]>