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CoP Michael Matthews suggests dogs for security @ home
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Taking into consideration the need for increased security at one’s home against burglars, Commissioner of Police (CoP) Michael ‘Mick’ Matthews has suggested the use of dogs at homes, in addition to other modes, including motion detectors, security cameras, and alarm systems.
'Super Cop' likely to be reinstated in October
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The fans and foes alike of Mr Glen ‘Super Cop’ Callwood will see him back on duty as an officer of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) well before the end of this year.
'I am taking allegations of sexual harassment 'most seriously’- CoP Matthews
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following allegations by a female officer in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) of being a victim of sexual harassment in the workplace, Commissioner of Police Michael ‘Mick’ Matthews has said the officer making the allegations has his full support.
Criminals taking advantage of lack of Police presence - talk show caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “Where are the Police foot patrols in the city?” This is the question that a caller to the Speak Out BVI radio talk show asked on Tuesday June 14, 2016 when he called into the live programme.
CoP – Community intelligence is key!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Commissioner of Police Michael 'Mick' Matthews believes the answer to catching the cowardly armed intruders that last Monday afternoon May 23, 2016 entered the home of a female resident in Mount Healthy area and made off with her valuables lies with the community.
Nickera Smith case getting highest priority - RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- New Commissioner of Police Michael ‘Mick’ Matthews said that while the Nickera Smith murder case is being treated with the highest priority, he was not prepared to disclose how close investigators were to cracking the case.
‘Elements of corruption will be rooted out’ - Michael ‘Mick’ Matthews
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Newly sworn in Commissioner of Police of the Virgin Islands Michael ‘Mick’ Matthews said he is on a mission to root out corruption in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) though he said it is not the Force but elements of it that may be corrupt.
New CoP to seek UK guidance on arrest blotter names
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Commissioner of Police Michael ‘Mick’ Matthews said he will rely on guidance from a UK Police Policy on naming of arrested persons to determine whether the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) will continue sending out arrest blotters minus names of arrested persons.
'Confidence of community' priority for new CoP Michael 'Mick' Matthews
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – New Commissioner of Police Michael 'Mick' Matthews said he intends to get the communities of the territory behind him for support as he settles into his new position to fight crime.
New CoP to be here for Queen's Birthday celebration – Gov Duncan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Governor of the Virgin Islands His Excellency John S. Duncan OBE has confirmed that new Commissioner of Police Michael 'Mick' Matthews will be in the territory in time for the annual Queen's birthday celebration in April 2016.
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