Illegal dumping is dangerous for humans, animals and the environment. Not only is fly-tipped waste an eyesore, but it has financial implications throughout the local area. Read on to learn about illegal dumping and littering, along with how it can be stopped. What is illegal dumping? Under the Waste and Litter Control Act 1987, illegal dumping covers most actions outside of the given procedure for waste collection. This includes putting waste outside at the incorrect time, attempting to recycle contaminated recycling, and incorrect – or non-existent

Nobody wants to be the victim of a crime. However, certain openings in security make it much easier for criminals to target you. Here are a few tools that can make it much more difficult for someone to commit a crime. 1.  Home alarms Burglary is one of the most common crimes in Bermuda. Installing a home alarm system can help detect trespassers and scare them off before committing any further crimes. There are many different types of system, depending on your requirements – some can

Whether you use it to keep up with friends or you've made a career out of it, social media can be a valuable resource. However, social media platforms can be dangerous places if you don't protect yourself. Here are six tips to keep you safe on social media. 1.  Keep a close eye on photos The impulse to immediately post a cute selfie or a funny cat video is difficult to ignore, but it's important to be vigilant about what you post. People have been caught

Nowadays, it feels like new scams and crimes are constantly popping up. Many of these crimes rely on unsuspecting victims, so it's important to stay aware of new crimes. Here are four modern crimes that can catch people out. 1.  Money transfer scams If you get a phone call from someone claiming to be your bank, you should always be wary. Criminals can hide their numbers and pretend to be from your bank, often under the guise of an “emergency” that needs your attention. They may

Youth crime has the potential to ruin the offender’s life, as well as the victim's. With this in mind, the way that courts handle youth offences differs greatly to the adult justice system. Here are the key principles applied to young offenders in Bermuda… Age boundaries A young offender is anyone under the age of 18. Most children will be treated as a young offender, apart from particularly serious circumstances. Anyone under 16 is classed as a ‘juvenile offender’. The age of criminal responsibility in Bermuda is

Domestic violence is undeniably one of the most traumatic crimes to experience. The nature of domestic abuse means that some people may not even realise that they are experiencing it. To find out more about domestic abuse, how to escape it and how to help sufferers, read on. What does domestic violence look like? There are many different forms of domestic abuse. Many of them may not be visible from outside the relationship, and in fact, some victims will hide external signs. Physical abuse – hurting

Witnessing a crime is distressing and sometimes even traumatic. Deciding what to do afterwards isn't simple, but it's important to understand why reporting a crime matters. There is no legal obligation to come forward, but there are a number of ways in which your information could help society. Justice Reporting crime can help bring justice to victims. Even if you aren't a victim yourself or many people witnessed the incident, every testimony is helpful to ascertain events. Not only will this help to punish criminals, but

Theft is one of the most prevalent crimes in Bermuda. Having belongings stolen is costly, so it's important to protect yourself as much as possible. There are multiple kinds of theft that can occur, and each can be avoided in a different way. Burglary Burglars will use any entry to your home that they can find. Lock all doors and windows, as these can be easy entry points. Only open windows that you can supervise and close them before you leave the room. While high fences and

As society changes over time, different crimes change in prevalence. Overall crime in Bermuda peaked in summer 2018, and hasn't reached these levels since. However, not every crime has become less common since then. Read on for a look at current crime patterns in Bermuda. Falling crimes Property crime has been very prominent in Bermuda, but statistics show that it's becoming less common. The majority of thefts happen in less populated areas, so avoiding these areas can help to reduce the risk of falling victim to

As an idyllic island and holiday destination, Bermuda isn't necessarily associated with criminal activity. However, like any country, Bermuda experiences crime. Here are the most common crimes to look out for, and how you can protect yourself. 1.  Burglary In such a warm climate, open windows and doors provide easy entry to burglars. This is even more common in hotels, as tourists often have their guards down. Keeping unattended windows and doors locked is the best defence against burglary. Read more about how to prevent burglary 2.  Pickpocketing Another