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An anti-corruption unit needed in the VI?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force will not tolerate corruption in any shape or form, declared the Territory’s acting Commissioner of Police, and has suggested that an anti-corruption unit be established to tackle such an issue.
Drug trade a thorn in VI’s side – Morris
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “Clearly, the elephant in the room is the illegal trade in narcotics. We know we have organised crime groups, gangsters, drug lords operating throughout the Caribbean including the BVI,” declared acting Commissioner of Police David Morris at the recent inaugural Crime Conference that was held at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium.
Police legislation need upgrading, says acting COP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Acting Commissioner of Police David Morris will be working closely with the Attorney General’s Chambers to have some of the legislation surrounding the Territory’s “law enforcement” be upgraded.
David Morris wants permanent Police at ESHS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Appearing before the 2012 Standing Finance Committee (SFC), then Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) David Morris, a United Kingdom police officer in the Virgin Islands on contract, told members of the House select committee that police resources and man power were serious challenges to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
David Morris: People do not talk to & …do not trust the Police!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) making their presentation before the 2012 Standing Finance Committee (SFC), saw Members raising concerns about Police effectiveness, funding and issues of vacancies.
Commissioner Frazer is a man of integrity, firm but fair- Morris
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Assistant Police Commissioner David Morris has described outgoing Police Commissioner Reynell Frazer as a man of integrity, who believed in the law and upholding it and that it was an honour and a pleasure working with him.
RVIPF clamping down on ‘talkative’ officers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is clamping down on officers with "loose lips", and anyone caught giving unauthorised information to the media fraternity or anyone else could end up without a job.
DCP Morris: UK officers not here to take over
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Bringing in police officers from the United Kingdom (UK) is in no way meant to demoralise the local officers instead, according to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, it’s to work along with them to hone in their skills.
47 officers complete RVIPF Investigative Skills Course
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Another 17 officers have successfully passed an intensive three-week course on investigative skills held at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College bringing the total so far to 47 police officers.
No firearms for business owners!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Allowing business owners to have firearms in their premises is something the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Police are not in favour of, disclosed Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), David Morris in an exclusive interview with this news agency.