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The Bermuda Police Service makes Bermuda safer by:

protecting life and property;
maintaining law and order;
preserving the peace;
bringing offenders to justice according to the law;
promoting community safety; and
increasing public confidence.

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Deputy Police Commissioner Swearing-In

Her Excellency the Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie, welcomed family and friends to Government House for the official swearing in of Mrs Na’imah Astwood as Deputy Commissioner of Police for the Bermuda Police Service. This appointment follows an open and competitive recruitment process to which the post was advertised both locally and internationally. Her Excellency said, “The job of Deputy Commissioner of Police is an important one. I know that the scale of responsibility and accountability is not...

01 May 2023 Bermuda Police Service 1 min read

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Her Excellency the Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie, has today announced the appointment of Mrs Na’imah Astwood to the substantive role of Deputy Commissioner of Police with the Bermuda Police Service with effect from 1 May 2023. The position was advertised both locally and internationally and the appointment was made following an open recruitment process in line with best practice. Governor Lalgie said: “There is no doubt that Mrs Astwood is the best candidate to serve as the Deputy Commissioner of...