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2 VI inspectors complete 12-week police course in Jamaica

Inspectors Andy Lawrence and Jean Avril from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are among thirty-five middle-management supervisors from across the Caribbean who successfully completed a twelve-week Staff and Junior Command Course at the National Police College of Jamaica. Photo: Facebook
In a Facebook post, the RVIPF noted that this year's course was held under the theme
In a Facebook post, the RVIPF noted that this year's course was held under the theme "Leadership with Heart: Driving Positive Change." The program focused on enhancing leadership capacity, strengthening strategic decision-making, and promoting professional growth among supervisory officers within the region's law enforcement agencies. Photo: Facebook
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Two inspectors from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are among thirty-five middle-management supervisors from across the Caribbean who completed a twelve-week Staff and Junior Command Course at the National Police College of Jamaica.

Inspectors Andy Lawrence and Jean Avril of the RVIPF participated alongside officers from the Jamaica Constabulary Force and the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. They graduated from the programme on Friday, May 22, 2026.

programme focused on promoting professional growth

In a Facebook post, the RVIPF noted that this year's course was held under the theme "Leadership with Heart: Driving Positive Change." The programme focused on enhancing leadership capacity, strengthening strategic decision-making, and promoting professional growth among supervisory officers within the region's law enforcement agencies.

The RVIPF stated that, "through the intensive twelve-week programme, participants were equipped with the knowledge, leadership skills, and strategic mindset necessary to strengthen policing efforts and contribute positively to their respective organisations and communities."

The RVIPF congratulated Inspectors Lawrence and Avril on this achievement and commended their ongoing commitment to professional development and service excellence.

11 Responses to “2 VI inspectors complete 12-week police course in Jamaica”

  • great (27/05/2026, 14:01) Like (32) Dislike (2) Reply
    Congratulations officers, especially Detective Inspector Jean Avril. He is a brilliant and down-to-earth officer.
  • asking for a friend (27/05/2026, 14:18) Like (0) Dislike (35) Reply
    Then why we still need a white man from.the UK?
    • ........ (28/05/2026, 08:43) Like (0) Dislike (14) Reply
      we are under the British law, and they have a certain control over us. we just have to go with the flow.
    • @asking for a friend (28/05/2026, 18:24) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Why do you ask that question, when you already know the answer? I'm going to say is because all you dis.
      1. Dis Honest
      2. Dis Honourable
      3. Dis Ingenous
      Therefore, a caucausian persuasion is required to keep y'all in check. So that be that!
  • TorontoTola (27/05/2026, 17:32) Like (29) Dislike (2) Reply
    Good to see Insp Avril there. There are obviously still some great cops in the VI.
  • good job (27/05/2026, 17:42) Like (20) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats!
  • Locally made (27/05/2026, 19:26) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Good going Andy Lawrence. You are top notch and they know that
  • White UK privilege (27/05/2026, 21:14) Like (3) Dislike (29) Reply
    The white man ain’t had a call there in the first place. They Pam and Mark refused to let Avril be in the charge. They want their own UK people who are worse than lost sheep. All of them just coming here on vacations.
    • TorontoTola (28/05/2026, 17:27) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      better with lost but honest sheep, than a bunch of snakes in the grass. This man thinking there be plenty of them vipers up near top in that police department.
  • Real (28/05/2026, 10:03) Like (0) Dislike (22) Reply
    WHAT GOOD IS THAT AFTER WE SEE HOW JAMIACANS ACT IN THERE OWN COUNTRY WHAT MORALS COULD THEY POSSIBLY TEACH I THINK THE WHOLE SYSTEM NEEDS LOOKING AT
    • @real. (28/05/2026, 11:42) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
      Thank you for demonstrating your ignorance,. Just to assist you in your spelling " J.AM.A.I.C..A..N. NOT JAMIACANS. WE LOVE OUR COUNTRY.


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