Stopping Burglars: 7 Dos and Don’ts
A burglary can be devastating. Having your home environment violated can leave lasting trauma, not to mention the cost of loss of items. Luckily, there are things you can do to help protect your property and keep your home safe. Read on to find out a few ways that may help to stop burglars and protect your belongings. 1. Don't leave anything unlocked Leaving windows and doors unlocked is an easy way for burglars to enter your home. While it may be tempting to leave things
Do You Have to Give a Criminal Witness Statement?
If you've witnessed a crime, you may be wondering what your legal obligations are. Witnessing a crime can be distressing, and many people get nervous about the prospect of appearing in court. Read on to learn more about your obligations and what happens when you make a witness statement. The law vs moral responsibility You don't legally have to provide a statement if you don't want to. However, there is a moral responsibility to come forward if you witness a crime. Witnesses often come forward because
Reporting a Crime: Online vs By Phone
Reporting a crime can be a scary prospect. Especially if you've not experienced it before, the best way to report a crime isn't always obvious. The different reporting methods suit different circumstances, and it's important to know the difference. In an emergency In an emergency, you should call the police using 911 and seek immediate support. The emergency phone line ensures that the police can help you as soon as possible. This is best for situations where: A crime is currently in progress, or you suspect that
7 Street Safety Tips for Parents
Being a parent is a fulfilling and important job. However, it's not always easy, and it can be nerve-wracking to say the least. As your kids are growing up and going outdoors, they need to know how to safely navigate streets. Here are some tips for helping your youngsters become street smart. 1. Remember that kids will copy what they see Children are incredibly impressionable – and will imitate the behaviour of those they look up to. They'll copy you if you're demonstrating good habits, but
Do you have information about the John Smith’s Bay stabbing incident?
Shortly before 1:00 a.m. on Sunday 1st August, 2021, police attended John Smith’s Bay following reports of a stabbing incident.It appears several individuals had earlier gathered at that location for a birthday celebration.However, it is understood an altercation broke out around 12:30 a.m. and resulted in a twenty-year-old male and two nineteen-year-old females, being injured with what was believed to be a bladed article.They were each conveyed via private vehicle to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where they were attended to for their injuries
COVID Brief
A 35- year-old male and a 38-year-old female this morning appeared in Magistrates’ Court charged with Breach of COVID regulations. The couple from Maryland in the United States arrived at L.F. Wade International Airport On Sunday 1st November and indicated they were here to attend a wedding. A Port Health nurse outlined the COVD-19 restrictions to them, informed them that they were required to take another COVID-19 test prior to leaving the airport and that they were to remain in quarantine at their hotel
Stabbing incident
Shortly before 11:20 p.m. on Sunday, 12th July, police received a call from a security officer at KEMH. The officer stated that an injured male had been dropped off at the hospital by three other males who then left. The victim bore multiple stab wounds to the upper torso. His injuries were however, considered life threatening. Investigations into this incident are ongoing.
Firearms incident
At around 11:20 pm on Friday 10th July, police responded to reports of gunshots in the Rocky Wold Drive area of Sandys Parish. Police quickly established that two males were seen walking through the area shortly before shouting was heard, followed by what are believed to be three gunshots. Although all of the circumstances are not totally clear, there appears to have been a confrontation between a number of males. A man was seen running away from the area, followed shortly thereafter by two males
