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Commissioners past & present salute retired Deputy Alwin James

-James retirement to come into effect at the end of January 2022
Former Commissioner of Police Michael E. Matthews (right) joined current Commissioner Mark Collins (left) and other officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force in paying tribute to Deputy Commissioner of Police Alwin James following his recently announced retirement. Photo: VINO/File
A September 3, 2021, release from the force noted that Deputy Commissioner of Police Alwin James submitted his retirement letter from the Force which will come into effect at the end of January 2022 after almost 37 years. Photo: VINO/File
A September 3, 2021, release from the force noted that Deputy Commissioner of Police Alwin James submitted his retirement letter from the Force which will come into effect at the end of January 2022 after almost 37 years. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Former Commissioner of Police Mr Michael B. Matthews joined current Commissioner Mark Collins and other officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force in paying tribute to Deputy Commissioner of Police Alwin James following his recently announced retirement.

A September 3, 2021, release from the force noted that Deputy Commissioner of Police Alwin James submitted his retirement letter from the Force which will come into effect at the end of January 2022 after almost 37 years. He began his pre-retirement leave on September 1, 2021.

In an email to James circulated Force-wide, the Commissioner shared his gratitude to the Deputy for his years of service to the BVI community and his leadership within the RVIPF. Other ranks also expressed their appreciation for the Deputy’s guidance and contribution to the Force. Before being appointed to the post of deputy, he climbed the ranks as detective within the Crime Division to become Superintendent of that division.

Michael Matthews, who worked closely with the former deputy, noted that James admirably led in various capacities throughout a significant portion of his career including Acting Commissioner for close to one year.

“My successes as Commissioner for the five years in office had been due in part to the work of Alwin James. I have nothing but admiration for him. The absence of his immense skill set and fortitude will no doubt be felt. I join with others in wishing him all the best in his retirement,” Matthews noted.

In notifying the Force of his departure, Alwin James shared his love for the profession and the sadness he felt in leaving despite the many challenges and adversities throughout his career. He thanked officers for their support during his leadership and recognize the great talent which exists within the organization.

Ms. Jacqueline E. Vanterpool will continue to act as Deputy Commissioner until an official appointment is made.                                            

5 Responses to “Commissioners past & present salute retired Deputy Alwin James”

  • Double standard? (05/09/2021, 06:00) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mr. Alan James should of course be honoured for his many years of Service in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force , most of which by the way was spent in the comfort of an conditioned office. Since all officers within the mentioned Police Force are regarded as "Constables" and should enjoy the same rights and immunities as may be allowed with the Office, why is it that other Police Officers who spent decades serving the Police Force, many in the trenches, at the of their retirement just walk away with not even a thank you from the Force or the Commissioner of his Deputy even though some of them were shot at or were shot, cursed, insulted amongst other things ? Had it not been for their friends and colleagues who on their own organised a little " party" on their behalf things would have been worst. What I would like to see as a Force Policy is that all Police Officers regardless of rank at the time of their retirement be recognised by the Police Force by way of a ceremony or such as maybe allowed by the Commissioner Of Police as we saw at the departure of the last Commissioner who served the Organisation for a "few years". The work that went into this was obvious.
    This gesture should not be reserved only for a chosen few.
  • barry said you will hear (05/09/2021, 08:27) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    he ran rings around them both so they must praise him lol
  • TruthbTold (05/09/2021, 20:00) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    WELL WELL WELL!!!!!!!!! THE LONGEST ROPE HAS AN END. YET THIS MAN BEHAVE AS IF HE HAD NO WHERE GOING. HAPPY RIDDANCE. I KNOW THE RVIPF WILL DO MUCH BETTER WITHOUT YOU. WALK GOOD. WALK CAREFUL FOR IF........ TIME FOR A BREATH OF FRESH, REALLY FRESH AIR. GOD IS FAITHFUL. MAY BE LONG BUT COULDN'T BE FOREVER. BACK TO CIVILIAN WORLD BOSS. YOU HAVE SOME QUESTIONS TO ANSWER THOUGH BUT THAT'S FOR ANOTHER FORUM.
  • Maverick (08/09/2021, 20:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    It would be wise and preferred by the Creator if we love each other. James may have rubbed you the wrong way and if such is your issue, the court is available for redress



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