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Acts of violence are ‘uncivilised’ & should be condemned- DCP Alwin James
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has noted a “disturbing rise” in the number of serious assaults this past week, two of which were perpetrated against security officers by persons trying to enter premises without face masks.
RVIPF press forward in burglary arrests
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Officers of the RVIPF continue to make notable strides in their efforts to identify the culprits responsible for the upsurge in burglaries with an additional three men charged.
‘Am not one to bash but I will speak out on issues’- Hon Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull
CANE GARDEN, BAY, Tortola, VI- Making it clear that he is not one to bash any person or department, Second District Representative Hon Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull said he will speak out on issues affecting his constituents so they know he is aware and make steps to have those addressed amicably.
‘Newly rehabilitated WE Police Station will build trust’ – Acting CoP Alwyn James
WEST END, Tortola, VI – Acting Commissioner of Police Alwyn James is confident that with the newly refurbished police station in West End, the community would be more inclined to support the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and report crime.
Robin Smith out! Alwyn James still In! As Smith snubs VI CoP job
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a surprise twist, United Kingdom national Robin Smith has reportedly withdrawn from the post of Commissioner of Police in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
David Morris out! No new CoP announced yet
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It has been two weeks since Governor John S. Duncan OBE stated that the replacement for the controversial outgoing Commissioner of Police David Morris could be announced in a matter of days.
VG residents join consultative group
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Given their desire to do whatever is deemed possible to bring the communities of Virgin Gorda even closer as one people looking out for each other, residents there have jumped at the opportunity to form a community consultative group.
Hispanics have no confidence in VG police – CoP David Morris told
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – It was a packed house at the Catholic Community Centre dominated by the Hispanics of Virgin Gorda last night April 2, 2014, who were very vocal in making known their issues to Commissioner of Police (CoP) David Morris and team. Their biggest cry was the lack of confidence in the police at Virgin Gorda.
RVIPF patrol vehicles to go high tech soon
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Deputy Commissioner of Police Alwyn James has given residents of these Virgin Islands the assurance that the force is taking every step to raise the level of services in serving and protecting the Territory.
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.