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UPDATE: RVIPF officially announces Alwyn James confirmed as DCoP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Shortly after Virgin Islands News Online broke the news today, November 11, 2013 that Mr Alwyn James had been confirmed to the post of Deputy Commissioner of Police, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), issued a press release confirming the story.
Violent crimes on the rise in the VI – COP Morris
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “We are detecting a lot more violent crimes, so we still have a lot more work to do.” So said Commissioner of Police (COP) David Morris yesterday November 8, 2013 as he addressed Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) at a dress parade held at the Road Town Police Station.
10 RVIPF Officers certified to train in TASER use
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –Ten officers received two days of instructor’s training on the use of the new TASER stun guns last week as the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force prepares to the add these weapons to the Police arsenal later this year.
UPDATE: Residents suspect foul play in Auntie Rita’s disappearance
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI – “It’s time that we start pointing fingers and get to the depth of this. Nothing is adding up and I think that another search is wasting time unless it goes to another level of using detectors, digging or something,” said Anegada resident Mr Jerry Vanterpool on the subject of the disappearance of Mrs Margarita Faulkner-Clinton aka Auntie Rita.
Perceived rise in criminal activities worries VI residents
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “These days in the BVI is definitely moving in different directions to the extent that our values are being eroded. Gone are the days when we feel comfortable to stop at nights to give a neighbour a ride. It is time that the Commissioner and the whole police work with the people of this territory to get rid of bad elements that are eating on the society and people.”
Gov. McCleary appoints David Morris as Commissioner of Police
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a move that does not come as any surprise, the controversial United Kingdom appointed Governor William B. McCleary has appointed David Morris as the Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
CoP Morris concerned about spate of armed robberies
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Acting Commissioner of Police, Mr David Morris acknowledged that he was concerned about the current state of crime and security within the Territory in general and specifically in relation to a recent spate of petty thefts and armed robberies.
Partnerships seen as key for RVIPF security expo - Ag. Commissioner
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Acting Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Mr David Morris, indicated that one of the main concerns that the Force has is getting businesses as well as the public and wider community together in terms of a partnership in relation to security.
UPDATE: HOA resumes today July 9, 2013
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following a session that was cut short on Friday July 4, 2013 the Ninth Sitting of the Second Session of the Second House of Assembly (HOA) resumes at its chambers in Road Town today, July 9, 2013.
UPDATE: Under pressure Governor & Ag. CoP appoint PC Sharpe!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After pressure from many in the community over Police Constable Olfred Sharpe being on probation for nearly 7 years and him turning to the courts for justice against the United Kingdom appointed Governor William B. McCleary and Acting Police Commissioner David Morris, Officer Sharpe has been appointed, according to information reaching this news site.
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