RVIPF issues crime prevention tips for ‘Buju’ weekend
According to a release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Service (RVIPF), residents are also urged to be mindful of their surroundings, especially if carrying large sums of money. Consider whether you need to bring expensive items / jewelry into the event you may be attending – don’t invite a criminal opportunity.
Vehicle owners are being encouraged to remove all valuables and any items that are susceptible to theft from vehicles that are parked throughout Road Town, especially in vulnerable places. Try not to leave your vehicle in an unlit area.
The force notes that there will be many RVIPF patrols on duty throughout the entire weekend and covering all the events that are taking place.
However please do your part to support the force by thinking about crime prevention when it comes to your own situation. Normal patrols will be maintained throughout the Territory in addition to the additional resources but please be patient as our response to a non-emergency may be slower during periods of peak demand where our focus will be on safety and security of those attending the different events.
3 Responses to “RVIPF issues crime prevention tips for ‘Buju’ weekend”
Comish Matthews, Deputy Commish James, Supt. Vanterpool, ah wah gwan? Seems like the Buju concert is taking precedence over everything else. What is the hype about Buju long road to freedom. He is no Mandela. Anyway, hope no cops are off this week end. How about increasing mobile patrols throughout Road Town and Road Town proper.
What happened to community policing? In a few months, it will be 2 years since the passage of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Tell us why the Comish contract was extended again. Was it for superb performance or because he is part of the good olde boys club? How many unsolved murders does the VI have? Is violent and property crime on the rise or falling ? When Virgin Islanders look out for Virgin Islanders in their homeland, it causes an uproar but it is ok for others to look out for others of their own kind.
Virgin Islanders get beat up for the same practices that are practiced in the home countries of most of the 100+ nationalities that reside in the BVI. Only in the BVI. Well mai boi! Virgin Islanders are to docile to stand up and fight. They talk a good fight in private. They talk the talk but afraid to walk the walk. Courage and national sacrifice flew away wid Noel and PAM. All the warriors gone. Nuff rebels wid out a cause.