The Senior Management Team

Commissioner Michael A. DeSilva FCMI

Commissioner Michael DeSilva is a Bermudian officer who joined the Service as a Police Cadet in 1985. He is an alumnus of Warwick Academy where he was Head Boy in his senior year. After attending the Bermuda College as a Cadet, Mr. DeSilva graduated from Basic Training in 1987 and was awarded the Baton of Honour. He worked in a variety of postings including Central and Western Uniform, Marine Unit, Outward Bound and the Training Department. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1994 and moved to the Cycle Crime Unit. He transferred to the Narcotics Department in 1998 as a Detective Inspector and headed the Combined Enforcement Interdiction Team of Police and Customs officers. In 2001 Mr. DeSilva was promoted to Chief Inspector and was placed in charge of the Community Safety Department where he developed the Community Beat Officers Unit and the Schools Resource Officers Unit. He was awarded a Commissioner’s Merit Award in 2003 for his work in these areas. He received a Commissioner’s Commendation for Leadership in 2004 when he led a Public Order and Firearms Team in a relief deployment to the Royal Cayman Islands Police Force in the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan.

Mr. DeSilva was promoted to Superintendent in 2006 and served as the Divisional Commander of the Operational Policing Division, including the Island’s three police stations, uniform patrols, CID and operational support units. His last posting was as head of the Service Delivery Improvement Team where he led the Service through an organisational realignment in 2007 and the development of the BPS Strategic Plan 2007-2011. Mr. DeSilva attended the International Strategic Leadership Programme at the Bramshill campus of the National Policing Improvement Agency (UK) in 2008. He holds an Executive Diploma in Strategic Leadership, and he is a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute of the UK. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy in the United States, where he attended their Executive Development Programme in 2005. Mr. DeSilva is a certified Diversity Trainer and is a member of the Diversity Institute of Bermuda.

Deputy Commissioner Mike Jackman BSc (Hons) FCMI

Deputy Police Commissioner Mike Jackman arrived from Barbados in 1982 and commenced his initial training. He has worked in many areas of policing including all three police stations; he has been posted in the Traffic department, Community & Juvenile Services, and the Central & Western Parish Constable Units and also chaired the Bermuda Police Association from 1996-1999. In 1995, he was promoted to Sergeant and to Inspector in 2001 where he headed the Research, Development & Innovation Unit and had the opportunity of working with the Commissioner on a number of projects including the Service's Strategic Plan 2002 - 2004. He was promoted to Chief Inspector in 2004 and was posted as the head of the Recruiting & Training Department with responsibility for the co-ordination and training of staff across the Service as well as the Cadet and Junior Cadet programs. In April 2005, he attended the Volunteer Visitor Program sponsored by the U. S. Department of State, visiting various youth organizations across the USA.

In May 2006, Deputy Commissioner Jackman was promoted to Superintendent and was posted as head of the Narcotics Division where he oversaw the investigation of offences involving controlled drugs. In this role, he worked closely with counterparts in the Caribbean and USA. In February 2007 Mr. Jackman was posted as the Divisional Commander for the Community Policing Division with responsibility for police stations island-wide.

In October 2008, Deputy Commissioner Jackman was promoted to Assistant Commissioner where he continued to oversee the implementation of Problem Orientated Policing and Partnerships (POPP) the Service’s community policing operational framework.

On his promotion, Deputy Commissioner Jackman undertook responsibility for Finance, Human Resource and Information Management Services Departments, as well as the Professional Conduct Department where he is the Service’s Discipline Officer. In this role, he works closely with the Police Complaints Authority to address issues of discipline and complaints by the public against police.

Deputy Commissioner Jackman holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Policing & Police Studies from the University of Portsmouth. He has attended various training programs and conferences and completed the International Strategic Leadership Program at the National Police Improvement Agency (NPIA), Police Staff College, Bramshill in the United Kingdom. During this extensive training, Deputy Commissioner Jackman attended various policing agencies such as Interpol and the United Nations Office for Drugs & Crime (UNODC) as well as a number of Police Services in the UK including in Scotland and Northern Ireland. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute and is the holder of an Executive Diploma in Strategic Management.

Deputy Commissioner Jackman can be contacted by e-mail or at his office on 441-299-4241.

Assistant Commissioner Paul M. Wright MSc CBII FCMI

Assistant Commissioner Paul Wright is responsible for the Community Policing Division which includes the uniformed patrols, criminal investigation units and the Community Action Teams at the Island ’s three police stations. Additionally, he will be in charge of all support services including: marine and roads policing, court services, police communications, training, administration and the forensic examination unit.

He has over 30 years of Policing experience having served with the Humberside Police in England for six years before joining the Bermuda Police Service in 1985. He has served in a wide variety of postings including Community Policing, Criminal Investigations Unit, Special Branch, Intelligence and the Serious & Organised Crime Divisions. In 2001 he assumed responsibility for Special Branch and the Government Security Office upon promotion to Inspector.

Mr. Wright was promoted to Chief Inspector in 2004 and served as the Crime Manager for the Service. He also served for extended periods as the Acting Commander for both the Intelligence Division and the Community Policing Division during 2006 and 2007. Upon promotion to Superintendent in 2007 he commanded the Intelligence Division where he implemented a modernization strategy to direct and underpin Intelligence-led Policing. In 2009 he assumed command of the Serious & Organised Crime Division and just over a year later he assumed command of the Community Policing Division. 

In addition to completing the International Strategic Leadership Program at the Bramshill Police Staff College in England, Assistant Commissioner Wright is a certified member of the Bermuda Insurance Institute and also the recipient of a Master’s Degree (MSc) from the Scarman Centre at the University of Leicester, England. In 2008 he was also admitted as a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute.

Assistant Commissioner David Mirfield LLB (Hons) Dip. Crim.

Mr. David Mirfield was appointed Assistant Commissioner of Police (Serious Crime) with effect from Sunday 4th July.

Mr. Mirfield retired in April as a Chief Superintendent from the West Midlands Police having served with them for 35 years. He has a long and distinguished investigative career that includes serving as a Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) and then Crime Manager for serious crimes. He spent the last four years in charge of the West Midlands’ Criminal Investigative Division with responsibility for all major crime including: gangs, murder, kidnap and child abuse. Additionally, he commanded surveillance operations, economic crime and forensic services. He is a qualified commander for kidnap, counter terrorism, firearms and public order operations. Mr. Mirfield holds a Law Degree (LLB Hons) from Coventry University, and a Diploma in Criminal Justice. He is a trainer for West Midlands Police and the National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA) in murder investigations and witness protection.

His remit as Commander of Serious Crime includes the investigation of murders and attempted murders; gang criminality; police firearms operations and public disorder. Additionally, he will be in charge of the Intelligence Division as well as specialist investigations in the areas of drugs; firearms; financial crime and crimes against vulnerable persons, including children.

Superintendent James Howard MM/HRM BSc (Hons) MCMI Dip. Crim.

Superintendent James Howard is a Bermudian who joined the Bermuda Police Service in 1985 (23 years of service). He worked in a variety of postings including Central and Western Uniform, Parishes Department, Cycle Crime, Motorcycle Patrol Section, Criminal Investigations Unit and Serious Crime Unit. He was promoted to Sergeant in July 1996 and had the opportunity to supervise most of the aforementioned named departments and units.

Mr. Howard was transferred to the Narcotics Department where he remained for about three years before being transferred to the Police Training Centre. During his tenure at the Training Centre, Mr. Howard was promoted to Inspector in 2001 and was eventually transferred back to the Narcotics Division as it’s Second in Command. In 2004 Mr. Howard began acting as Chief Inspector in different Divisions throughout the Service before being promoted to Chief Inspector in charge of Training and Recruiting in May 2006. In 2007 Mr. Howard was transferred to the Community Policing Division as the Area Commander.

December 22nd 2008, Mr. Howard was promoted to the rank of Superintendent. He is now in charge of the Support Services Division. Superintendent Howard has received training in England, the United States, the Caribbean and South Africa. His two most recent courses are the International Commanders Programme at the National Police Improvement Agency (NPIA), Police College, Bramshill within the United Kingdom and the International Strategic Leadership Programme conducted by the Ministry of National Security, Special Anti Crime Unit of Trinidad and Tobago.

Superintendent James Howard holds a Diploma in Criminal Justice and Police Management from the University of Leicester; A Bachelor of Science Degree in Policing and Police Studies from the University of Portsmouth and a Masters Degree in Management and Human Resource Management.

He has also received 4 Commissioner’s Commendations, 1 Merit Award and 7 Letters of Good Work.

Superintendent Andrew Boyce

Superintendent Andrew Boyce joined the Bermuda Police Service in 1979 and worked Uniform, general patrol duties in Hamilton and St. George’s until 1984. He then worked at Eastern CID, Central CID, Narcotics and Serious Crime until 1998. During that period, Mr. Boyce was promoted to Sergeant in 1990 and to Inspector in 1998. Between 1998 and 2004 Superintendent Boyce worked as Intelligence Manager and Crime Manager. He was promoted to Chief Inspector in 2001.

Since 2004, Mr. Boyce has worked as Divisional Chief Inspector in the Community Policing Division, Officer in Charge of the Serious Crime Unit, Officer in Charge of Narcotics and Officer in Charge of CID Units.

He has received 7 Letters of Good Work and 11 Commissioner’s Commendations during his career. He has also attended Senior Criminal Investigation Courses in Canada and the U. K., as well as Supervisory Management Training in the Caribbean, Canada and the U. K., including a Strategic Leadership Course which he recently attended in Trinidad & Tobago.

As of the 4th January 2009, Superintendent Boyce is the Officer in Charge of the Intelligence Division.

Superintendent Antoine Daniels

Superintendent Antoine Daniels is a Bermudian officer, who joined the Bermuda Police Service as a Cadet in September, 1984. He has worked in various postings including uniform, Criminal Investigations, Drugs Unit, Operational Support Unit, Service Delivery Improvement Team and the Serious Crime Unit, where recently he successfully led a number of high profile murder investigations. Superintendent Daniels is a graduate of both the Robert Crawford High School for boys and the Bermuda College and is scheduled to graduate in July 2010, from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. He has also completed several police related training courses both in Bermuda and overseas, at the Canadian Police College in Ottawa, (Major Case Management) Quantico, Virginia (DEA) and NPIA at Bramshill, United Kingdom (International Commanders Program). In December 2008, he attained the designation as a member of the Chartered Management Institute. Superintendent Daniels has received 2 Commissioner’s Commendations, 2 Merit Awards and several letters of good work. On Monday 12th October 2009, he assumed the post of officer in charge of the Bermuda Police Service’s newly formed Serious Crime Division.

Superintendent Martin Weekes BSc (Hons)

Superintendent Martin Weekes joined the Bermuda Police Service in 1988 (21 years of service). He has over 30 years of Policing experience having served with the Kent County Constabulary in England since 1979 before joining the Bermuda Police Service. He has served in a wide variety of postings including Uniform Patrol, Child Victims Unit, Schools Liaison and as Parish Constable for Smith Parish. As an Inspector and later a Chief Inspector he was posted to St. George's and Southside Police Stations with responsibility for Community Policing in the Eastern Area. He has most recently served as the Service Training and Recruitment officer.

Mr. Weekes, on promotion to Superintendent in 2009, commands the Community Policing Division where he is responsible for Police Stations island-wide, overseeing community policing initiatives. Superintendent Weekes has received training in England, the United States, the Caribbean and Canada. He recently completed the International Commanders Programme at the National Police Improvement Agency (NPIA), Police Staff College, Bramshill, UK.

Superintendent Weekes holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Policing and Police Studies from the University of Portsmouth in The UK and an Executive Diploma in Management from The Chartered Management Institute.