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MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

Welcome to the official website of the Bermuda Ex-Police Officer's Association, now known as "Bermie Ex-Po".  Our intention is to provide former and retired members of the Bermuda Police Service with a means of keeping in touch with each other, to record our collective history, and to encourage you to sit down and write about your own personal experiences so they can be recorded for posterity

Our Committee (CLICK HERE for details) is determined to ensure that "Bermie Ex-Po" is inclusive for all those who have served in the BPS, and through our website we try to bring us all closer together, whether you are still living here in Bermuda or you are many thousands of miles away. 

I feel sure that as you leaf through its pages, our website will hold many fond memories for you, and will hopefully encourage you to let us hear from you. Please feel free to let us have your comments and suggestions via our website email address at info@expobermuda.com

Roger Sherratt
Editor

Invitation to Annual BPS Memorial Service and Reception

We have been asked on behalf of Commissioner of Police, Mr. Darrin Simons, to invite you and your families to the annual BPS Memorial Service and Reception being held at Prospect, at the start of Police Week on Sunday, 4th October 2026.

The evening starts at 4.30pm with a Memorial Service for our departed Police colleagues at the Police Cemetery in Prospect (entry via Fort Hill Rd/Alexandra Road). 

Wreaths will be laid at the Police Memorial by the dignatories.  Relatives and friends will also be invited to lay their own wreaths and flowers.

The names of those Officers and Reserves and Civilian staff who have died in the last 2 years will be read in tribute.

Immediately following this Service everyone is invited back to the Police Recreation Club (PRC) where Commissioner Simons will host a reception and BBQ  for our Police and Expo members, families and friends. 

 
 
MAJOR FEATURES OF OUR WEBSITE  -  Listed below are the 4 major columns of our website with a brief explanation of each one.  We recommend when using our website that you use our Search Box at the top right of our Home Page.  This is ideal if you are seeking specific information about any of our former colleagues.  Just enter their name and it will list every reference to that name but bear in mind that if you enter  a name such as "John Smith" it will list all articles listing the word "John" and all those listing the word "Smith".
                                                                                                                                                                                  
Then and Now -  This is designed specifically for former and retired members of the Bermuda Police to tell their own stories about life in the BPS. It is open to anyone who has served for any length of time, no matter how short, and provides you with an opportunity to relate your personal history. We are keen to illustrate your story with photos if you can provide them.
 
 
CLICK HERE for our latest article on Ronald "Ronnie" Smith who served in the BPS from  1973-1981 before going into the Church.
 
CLICK HERE  for our article on Len Mustard who served  here from 1963-1965 before heading abroad to the U.S. 
 
CLICK HERE  for our article on retired Chief Inspector Hilton Wingood who served from 1955 – 1986 

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Hall of Fame  - This section is intended to honour the memories of former colleagues who are no longer with us.  They are usually kindly submitted by family and friends, and we urge the families of our former colleagues to assist us in including their loved ones in our Hall of Fame.

 
 
CLICK HERE for our latest article about Inspector Isabella "Isobel" Lee, who made history as our first female police officer in 1961 when she was hired to organise the Policewomen's Department  which she achieved with distinction and went on to serve as the Inspector in charge of the Police Women's Department until her retirement in 1977.
 
CLICK HERE for our article on the Late former Sergeant Walter "Walt" Sneddon who served in the BPS from 1953 - 1965 before emigrating to the U.S. with his wife and two children.
CLICK HERE for our  article about the Late retired Sergeant Tirena Rollins (nee Belboda) who served in the BPS for 38 years and was an outstanding and much loved officer who dedicated herself to making the world a better place in her own unique style.

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Interesting Articles   -  This column features interesting articles written on a wide range of subjects related to the Bermuda Police Service or personal stories.   We are delighted to receive articles from anyone who wishes to put pen to paper, and will assist with editing where necessary.  You can submit articles and photos by email at info@expobermuda.com 
 
 
 
CLICK HERE for our latest article about our good friend Dexter "Fudge" Flood being honoured by Commissioner Simons with a Commissioner's Commendation for his "extraordinary and ongoing contribution to the Bermuda Police Service over the past 4 decades."
 
CLICK HERE for our article about two footballers, Clive and Clyde meeting up again many years later after one starred with the Police Football team, and the other player became a legend in top class football and is the subject of a superb documentary film, "Transforming the Beautful Game: The Clyde Best Story”.
 
CLICK HERE for our article about the historic visit to Bermuda by His Royal Highness, King Charles 111
 
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Who, Where and When  -  This column features photographs submitted to us by former colleagues in which we challenge you to tell us who is in the photograph, when was it taken, and where was it taken? We usually give you a couple of weeks to figure out the answers and we then publish the correct results - if known - based on our collective memories. Please either email your answers to us or type in your comments in the "Comments" section below the enlarged photo. Editors note - We are still having problems with our Comments at the bottom of each page, so if you would like to answer the above queries please forward your answers to info@expobermuda.com or post them on our ExPo Facebook page. 

  
 
CLICK HERE for our latest photo of a Gathering of Detectives
 
CLICK HERE for our latest photo of a group of police officers standing Somerset Police Station either in 1945 or later.  
 
CLICK HERE for our photo of a group of young men who appear to have travelled abroad to compete in one sport but took part in another.
 
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Latest News and Press Releases  -   You will see the headings for both of these columns here on our home page,  Latest News usually contains local news, often related to the BPS, that we believe will be of interest.  Press Releases are usually about Police-related matters but we also try to bring your attention to other matters which may be of particular interest to you.

On behalf of the Bermie Ex-Po Committee we wish all the very best to you and your families, and we trust that our website will provide you with an opportunity to reminisce about the good times as you stroll down memory lane.  

Roger Sherratt
Editor
 
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You do not need to be a paid up member of Bermie Ex-Po to be able to enjoy our website, but we would encourage all former members of the Bermuda Police normally resident in Bermuda to join our organization. The annual cost of membership is $40, and for persons over 70 it is $20.  Widows and widowers of former officers are honorary members, as are retired civilian staff. We are most grateful to the Police Association for a generous donation that made the creation of this website possible, but we normally have to rely on membership fees to keep it active and up-to-date.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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