Dean Martin retired from the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) in September 2025, bringing to a close a distinguished 35-year policing career spanning both the United Kingdom and Bermuda.
Dean began his policing career with South Yorkshire Police in 1990, serving as a uniformed constable on a response duty group. During his service he gained valuable investigative experience through attachments to the Vehicle Crime Unit, Shoplifting Squad and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), developing a strong foundation in frontline policing and criminal investigations.
Missing from the above picture of this intake areJohn Yore and Rajeev Goonewardene.
In September 2000, Dean joined the Bermuda Police Service and was posted to Central Division, 'B' Watch, under the supervision of Sergeants Grimes and Savoury. While on uniform patrol he completed attachments to the Serious Crime Unit (SCU), CID and the Police Support Unit (PSU), and also served as a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT).
First taste of short-sleeved shirts and shorts!Dean was subsequently transferred to CID before joining the SCU Gang Team under Detective Sergeant Arthur Glasford. In 2006 he was promoted to Detective Sergeant and returned to CID, where he continued to investigate serious and complex criminal offences.
In 2012, Dean was transferred back to the Serious Crime Unit, where he served as a Senior Investigating Officer (SIO), leading numerous major investigations, including murders, attempted murders and firearms offences. His leadership, professionalism and investigative expertise earned him promotion to Detective Inspector in January 2024.
Following his promotion, Dean was appointed as the second-in-command of the Hamilton Police Station Central Community Policing Division. In June 2024, he transferred back to CID, where he became the Officer in Charge (OIC) of both the Criminal Investigation Department and the Forensic Support Unit (FSU). He remained in that role until his retirement in September 2025.
Throughout his career, Dean earned a reputation for integrity, professionalism and dedication to public service. His extensive experience ranged from frontline policing and specialist operations to leading major crime investigations and managing investigative teams. His career reflects a lifelong commitment to justice, supporting victims and mentoring the next generation of investigators.
Now retired and back living in the United Kingdom, Dean has embraced the next chapter of his life. He has taken up golf, continues to prioritise his fitness by attending several spin classes each week, and enjoys travelling whenever the opportunity arises. Above all, he considers himself fortunate to be surrounded by a wonderful family and a close circle of friends, with whom he enjoys spending quality time. Looking back with pride on a career spanning 35 years, Dean remains grateful for the opportunities, experiences and lifelong friendships that policing has given him.
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EDITORS NOTE - We were delighted to receive this "Then and Now" article about Dean following him attending a Reunion held in Leeds on 19th September 2026 for those UK officers who were in the Intakes of 2000 and 2001. We are always pleased to hear from any of our former colleagues, even if you just write and let us know where you are and what you're doing these days.
Dean described the Leeds Reunion as follows:-
"The reunion was a fantastic opportunity to get the lads back together. It was especially great to see some of the boys we hadn’t seen since leaving Bermuda. Over the years, some have retired, while others have moved on to new careers and different things.
"We all have incredibly fond memories of our time in Bermuda, and it was great to sit down together and reminisce about the experiences we shared. There were plenty of stories, laughter and memories, as well as conversations about what we’ve all been doing since moving on.
"The lads are a great bunch, and I think I can speak for everyone when I say that we were fortunate to have shared those experiences and, more importantly, to have made friendships that will last a lifetime."