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July 28, 2023

Police trained in armed response

During a six-week period in June and July, a group of Virgin Islands police officers completed an armed-response training while another group took part in the Drug Abuse Resistance and …

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by The BVI Beacon
July 27, 2023

Public asked to help cops curb crime

Following a daylight armed robbery on July 1 and a high-speed boat chase last week, National Security Council leaders acknowledged concern among community members about violent crime and asked for …

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by Dana Kampa
June 7, 2023

Police force gains 32 new officers

A cohort of 32 officers graduated from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force recruit training, and members celebrated the accomplishment on May 18 at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College. During …

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by Dana Kampa
March 27, 2023

Police Act tweaked to facilitate DNA samples

Legislators tweaked the existing Police Act this month to facilitate the collection of intimate samples for DNA tests, but they have shelved a previously proposed bill designed to bring a …

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by Dana Kampa
February 10, 2023

Police bill returns to House

Years of efforts to reform the legislation governing the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force — including by broadening officers’ powers to make arrests without warrants and to collect physical evidence …

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by Dana Kampa
May 13, 2022

Preparing for early hurricane season

As has become common in recent years, experts are predicting above-average levels of activity for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Meteorologists from Colorado State University predict 19 named storms, nine …

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by Dana Kampa
May 12, 2022

UPDATE: Guv announces criminal probes advised by COI

Governor John Rankin has instructed Police Commissioner Mark Collins to launch several criminal investigations recommended by the recently published Commission of Inquiry report. The investigations will probe four areas, Mr. …

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by Dana Kampa
October 8, 2021

Police and prison officers charged in connection to fatal prison stabbing

One police officer and two prison officers were arrested on Sept. 29 and charged with breach of trust in connection with the murder of inmate Nickail Chambers, who succumbed to …

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by Joey Waldinger
May 13, 2021

Police warn against taking intimate photos, videos

Police are urging residents, particularly young people, to stop taking intimate photos and videos, as these are increasingly being circulated on social media.  Although someone who spreads such videos or …

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by Joey Waldinger
January 22, 2021

New police commish set to arrive in April

Mark Collins, a former United Kingdom police chief who has served for more than 33 years, will take up the post of Virgin Islands police commissioner for three years starting …

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by Joey Waldinger
July 17, 2020

Sweeping rewrite of police rules on table

Coming on the heels of widespread protests around the world concerning the death of George Floyd and the role of police in communities, the House of Assembly is considering a …

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by Dana Kampa
January 10, 2020

Shots fired at Paraquita Bay bar

Gunshots were fired and a person was injured Friday night at Bouncer’s Bar in Paraquita Bay, according to a police press release. By the time police responded to the scene …

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by Joey Waldinger
September 2, 2019

15 new police recruits in training

Fifteen new police constables were sworn in to the Royal Virgin Police Force on Aug. 16, commencing a six-month training programme that began three days later, police announced. The group …

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by The BVI Beacon
June 26, 2019

Youngest police recruit wins 8 awards

Jeremy Tuckett fought back tears as he stood with a trophy in hand, awaiting two more that were awarded to him for his exceptional performance in police training. “I wanted …

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