Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Jacqueline E. Vanterpool is leading the Virgin Islands delegation at the 40th Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP), taking place in Suriname from May 11 to 15, 2026. Photo: Facebook

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is represented by DCP Jacqueline E. Vanterpool, Chief Inspector Smyrna Brewley, and the Chairman of the Police Welfare Association, Sergeant Sean McCall. Left to right: Sgt Sean McCall, CI Smyrna Brewley and DCP Jacqueline Vanterpool. Photo: Facebook

DCP Jacqueline E. Vanterpool with the Police Commissioner of Suriname, Melvin Pinas. Photo: Facebook

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is represented by DCP Jacqueline E. Vanterpool, Chief Inspector Smyrna Brewley, and the Chairman of the Police Welfare Association, Sergeant Sean A. McCall.

This marks the fourth time that DCP Vanterpool is participating in the ACCP Conference in her official capacity.

The official opening ceremony was held on May 11 in Paramaribo, Suriname, bringing together Commissioners of Police and senior law enforcement officials from across the Caribbean, as well as government representatives and heads of security agencies from Suriname. 

Purpose of conference

The conference, themed “Organised Crime: Implications for Regional Development,” features a series of plenary sessions, panel discussions, and strategic meetings. The discussions will also explore the growing role and use of artificial intelligence in modern law enforcement.

According to a Facebook post by the RVIPF, the ACCP Conference continues to serve as a vital platform for fostering collaboration among Caribbean law enforcement agencies, strengthening regional partnerships, and advancing collective strategies to effectively respond to emerging security threats impacting the region.

Ms Vanterpool has served as Acting Commissioner of Police of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and commands the respect and trust of the Virgin Islands community; however, the unelected Governor, Daniel Pruce, who many are now labelling as racist and sexist, among other things, continues to block her appointment to the position.