BBC One’s “Policing Paradise” trades tropical tranquility for the realities of law enforcement in Bermuda this Wednesday. While the island may be a tourist haven, it faces its share of crime, and this episode focuses on a persistent problem: motorbike theft. With an average of five bikes stolen each day, officers Bryden Pedro and Shandora Burrows have their work cut out for them.
The episode follows the constables as they pursue a thief through Bermuda’s winding residential streets. Given the island’s small size – just 21 square miles – there’s nowhere to hide for long. The officers also discover an abandoned stolen bike in a vacant lot, another piece of the puzzle in this ongoing battle against theft.
But motorbike crime isn’t the only issue facing Bermuda’s police force. Sergeant Helen McHugh, originally from Britain, teams up with Bermudan officer Peter-Paul Taylor to tackle another headache: uninsured and unlicensed vehicles. In Bermuda’s hot climate, tempers can flare, adding another layer of difficulty to their task.
Meanwhile, Officer Gregory White confronts a vagrant in a shop car park, a seemingly routine encounter that takes a turn when he uncovers an outstanding warrant. This episode shows the range of challenges faced by law enforcement, from petty theft to more serious offenses, in a place most people associate with relaxation and escape. “Policing Paradise” airs Wednesday, April 2nd at 2:00 PM on BBC One.
