DCOP Na'imah Astwood
We are delighted to report the news that H.E. Governor Rena Lalgie has officially announced the appointment of Acting Deputy Commissioner Na’imah Astwood in the substantive role of Deputy Commissioner with effect from 1st May 2023.
In making the announcement as reported in the Royal Gazette on 20th April 2023, Governor Lalgie said, "There is no doubt that Mrs Astwood is the best candidate to serve as the Deputy Commissioner of Police. “She has the experience and leadership qualities to address the challenges ahead.”
Mrs Astwood said that her aim was to make Bermuda safer.
She said: “I am grateful for having been appointed to the role of Deputy Commissioner of the Bermuda Police Service.
“Having begun my career with the BPS as a police cadet at the age of 17, I am excited and look forward to leading the men and women of our organisation as we continue to serve our community, making Bermuda safer.”
Mrs Astwood has been Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police since October 2021, after joining the service in 1994 and being made a Superintendent in 2018.
She has served in a number of roles within the BPS, including community policing, criminal investigation, serious crime and strategic change management.
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On behalf of our ExPo members we offer our sincere congratulations to Na’imah on her promotion and wish her every success in the years ahead.