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Deputy Commissoner
Bermuda Police Service
Hamilton, Bermuda
Deputy Commissioner Na’imah Astwood joined the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) in 1994. She has worked in various departments such as Roads Policing, Task Force, Training and Serious Crime. She has been the Commander for several international and local events and was recognized for her leadership as a Commander for The America’s Cup with a Queens Overseas Territories Police Medal.
In September 2018, she was promoted to Superintendent as the Strategic Change Manager, where she led the organization in the 7-Ambitions Change Programme.
In 2023, she was promoted to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, becoming the second women officer to attain this rank. She has revamped the Officers Safety and Driver Training programs to increase capacity, standards and accountability across the BPS. She is a Strategic ‘Gold Commander’ and has lead numerous nation incidents.
DCOP Astwood holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Management . She is a graduate of the UK-International Commanders Course, FBI Academy and the UK-Strategic Command Course .
Awards:
Commissioner Commendations
Women of Vision Award
Senior Officer of the Year
She is married with two children, and a devoted Muslim.
Sunday, October 20, 2024
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM ET