‘No case to answer’ for Assistant Commissioner Martin Weekes
Returning to work: Assistant Commissioner Martin Weekes. BPS photo
Just in – an update from police on a disciplinary matter.
Following an independent investigation into allegations of Gross Misconduct on the part of Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes, it has been determined there is no case to answer.
However, an allegation of discreditable conduct arising from the same matter was re-assessed, with the outcome being Management Advice, in accordance with Order 18 (5b) of the Police Conduct Orders 2016.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Na’imah Astwood stated: “The allegations arose from a personal WhatsApp conversation, which took place in 2018, between ACOP Weekes and a former BPS officer.
“This conversation, which was referenced in a Court of Appeal in its judgment, was later brought to the attention of the Commissioner of Police. The investigation was conducted by a ranking officer from a United Kingdom police force.”
ACOP Weekes is scheduled to resume the role of Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations on Monday.
Deputy Commissioner Astwood explained: “As a delegated Appropriate Authority in the Bermuda Police Service, I do not typically provide detailed outcomes for such matters.
“However, given the rank of ACOP Weekes, the public attention this matter has garnered and in the interest of transparency, this outcome has been shared.”
