Police Commissioner Darrin Simons has confirmed the dismissal of a police constable for “gross misconduct” after the officer, who was not named, failed to admit witnessing a serious crime.
The female officer in question, is understood to have been a witness by association to a serious assault that occurred in the West End.
It was also noted that she was not initially forthcoming in the investigation.
The Commissioner stated that a special case hearing was held in accordance with the Police (Conduct) Orders 2016.
“This hearing was held because of matters arising out of a gross misconduct matter involving the former police constable,” he said.
“Following the hearing, a decision was reached today (Aug 16) resulting in the former police constable’s immediate dismissal without notice.
“The former officer was a significant witness to a serious crime and then denied being present.
“The facts later came to light and after an internal employment process, the officer was dismissed for the dishonesty.”
He also noted that “the officer has a right of appeal and as such it would not be appropriate to release further information”.
The former officer was a significant witness to a serious crime, and then denied being present.
The facts later came to light and after an internal employment process, the officer was dismissed for the dishonesty.
The Bermuda Police Service maintains Standards of Professional Behaviour that officers are expected to uphold. It was determined that this officer’s behaviour fell well below that standard and was dismissed without notice.
The officer has a right of appeal and as such it would not be appropriate to release further information.
