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178 CCTV cameras to be installed across Tortola; 10 on VG- CoP Collins

- said the groundwork has already begun for installation
In its fight against crime in the Virgin Islands, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) will be installing 178 CCTV cameras on Tortola and 10 on Virgin Gorda. Photo: Shell Harbour Security
According to Commissioner of Police Mark Collins, the CCTV cameras will first be installed in Road Town. Photo: Facebook
According to Commissioner of Police Mark Collins, the CCTV cameras will first be installed in Road Town. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In its fight against crime in the Virgin Islands, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) will be installing 178 CCTV cameras on Tortola and 10 on Virgin Gorda.

This was announced today, May 25, 2021, by Commissioner of Police Mark Collins during his first press conference since taking over the helm of the RVIPF.

The Virgin Islands community has longed called for a significant number of CCTV cameras to be strategically placed across the territory and the calls grew again recently with the spate of violent and daring crimes.

“I am very pleased to say that a hundred and seventy eight cameras will be installed across Tortola. We have started that rollout already. The fibre-optic lines and the cables and the poles are going up,” Mr Collins said at the press conference held at Police Headquarters on Waterfront drive.

Cameras will be installed in Road Town first

According to the Commissioner, the cameras will be installed centrally, in Road Town, first and then spread to the other areas of Tortola.

He also said 10 CCTV cameras will be placed on Virgin Gorda.

“We have given the go-ahead to the contractor to start that work as well,” Mr Collins said.

A few CCTV cameras were placed around Tortola several years ago, mostly at traffic lights; however, most of them were damaged during the hurricanes of 2017.

Some of them were since restored.

22 Responses to “178 CCTV cameras to be installed across Tortola; 10 on VG- CoP Collins”

  • Sue (25/05/2021, 18:25) Like (30) Dislike (7) Reply
    Thank you jesus
  • cop (25/05/2021, 18:27) Like (36) Dislike (1) Reply
    Great start from the COP!
  • trrefdrfds (25/05/2021, 18:33) Like (5) Dislike (11) Reply
    VG need more than tola
  • old (25/05/2021, 19:02) Like (24) Dislike (3) Reply
    Y We have to tell the publice. Everything. Some things we talk. And sometimes we don't.
  • Thank you, CITIZEN (25/05/2021, 19:49) Like (24) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thank you Sir, this is very much appreciated. I see that you do care and want to make things safer for the law abiding citizens.
  • ... (25/05/2021, 19:56) Like (9) Dislike (30) Reply
    Uk take over watching ur every move
  • Communities crying out for help. (25/05/2021, 20:13) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    Hope not only viewing but record sound also because we have same bars who think they can fool everyone with pretense. I'm begging the commissioner and magistrate not to up grade these bars to clubs. The persons pushing these up grades needs to be checked. Integrity counts you all know they affecting communities and they still pushing to upgrade trying like every thing is in place and as soon as you give them the licenses they forget about the people who lives in the communities.

    Personal opinion the proper protocols are not been followed by person or persons who are responsible for gathering all factual information pertaining to these establishments. Our communities are seriously been affected and overlooked. Especially the people who live directly next to these establishments. Is it that we are going to wait until things get out of hand to go knocking on doors in communities seeking information on issues. Both you and I know what's happening in and around these establishment so don't turn a blind eye or a deaf ear to the cry of the people whose lives are being adversely affected in our communities. I guess the laws are on the books only for a few to follow. Please help to stamp out these ills in our society. They have their rightful place but it must be done in proper order you can't just affect people's lives with no regards. They tell the courts they sound proof yet you can't rest in your home.

    People rest is important. Sometimes you come home so fatigued all hours day and night you can't get a rest.
  • THANK YOU, Sir. (25/05/2021, 20:56) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    PLEASE, Sir, UP THE NUMBER OF SECUTITY CAMERAS TO VIRGIN GORDA. MORE IS CURRENTLY NEEDED.
    THANK YOU,
    AND GOD BLESS
    YOUR GOOD
    EFFORTS.
  • qc (25/05/2021, 21:19) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    NDP leave us exposed
  • Hooray (25/05/2021, 21:47) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Great start COP!
  • Wise Down (26/05/2021, 00:14) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well done. To all the negative people, give him a year before any "assessments/criticisms". (eye roll)
  • Rubber Duck (26/05/2021, 04:27) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Better late than never. Former Police Commissioner said this was the number one priority to prevent and solve crime. Let’s hope so.
  • london (26/05/2021, 05:55) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
    On Tortola please place the new CCTV cameras in locations that are high, inaccessible and concealed like in London. Also please the recycle the old cameras as decoy cameras in accessible and open visible areas just like in London. Finally build a CCTV video center in an undisclosed location in a large building with 24/7 generator power and high security clearance for all the operational staff like in London. Thank you
  • trrefdrfds (26/05/2021, 07:56) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good news indeed
  • Interesting (26/05/2021, 16:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    who got this contract?
  • anegada (26/05/2021, 21:03) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Put a few up here too
  • Kojak (27/05/2021, 00:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    prevent the crimes from happening have the police on the streets
  • o (27/05/2021, 16:35) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    @ kojak it will cought them in the act to it will not be surprised
  • Be Observant (29/05/2021, 09:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    WE NEED MORE STREET LIGHTS ESPECIALLY COMING INTO THE GHOST TOWN OF WEST END...THE MAN FOR THIS DISTRICT MUST HAVE GOOD EYES MEHSON CAUSE IT IS SCARY TO BE DRIVING COMING AROUND CORNERS KNOWING THAT THERE IS NO LIGHTS FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY...WHO FOR 1ST DISTRICT CAUSE YUH NEED DO ALOT MORE BETTER...THESE IS SIMPLE THINGS...FROM AYO TALKING BOUT GUNS IT NEED LIGHTS...


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