Police host Community Awareness Classes

TUESDAY, NOV. 20: In keeping with this year’s Police Week theme, ‘Building Partnerships for a Safer Community’, a series of community meetings have been arranged to address some of the public’s key concerns while highlighting relevant policing initiatives.

The Community Class programme is designed to educate members of the public on different aspects of community policing, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the public’s confidence in the Bermuda Police Service.

Starting 6pm Tuesday, November 20th a range of workshops will be hosted at the Hamilton Police Station, 52 Victoria Street Pembroke, in the Community and Media Relations Room on the ground floor. These free workshops will end with light refreshments and a tour of the Hamilton Police Station.

Workshops are scheduled every Tuesday night at 6pm until December 18th. Topics to be discussed include:

Vulnerable Persons Unit

Domestic Violence & Child Sexual Offences - Tuesday, November 20th.

Gang  Targeting Unit

Gangs in Bermuda: Signs, Symbols & Tips for Parents - Tuesday, November 27th.

Community Action Group

How to Address Neighbourhood Anti-Social Behaviour - Tuesday, December 4th.

Roads Policing Unit

Rules of the Road & Distracted Driving - Tuesday, December 11th.

Financial Crime Unit

How to Spot Scams & Counterfeit Currency - Tuesday, December 18th.

The public is encouraged to come out and take advantage of these free community workshops.