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‘I've been very impressed with the work’ of Acting CoP Vanterpool- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Premier and Minister for Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has offered high praise for the work of Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool, who many in the community are backing to become the next local Commissioner of Police and the first female to be confirmed to the position.
Civil society petitions Governor to confirm Vanterpool as CoP
EAST END, Tortola, VI- A petition from civil society (Gram's Table Group out of East End, Tortola) has been sent to Governor Daniel Pruce requesting the approval of Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP) Jacqueline E. Vanterpool for the position.
Robberies doubled in 1st quarter of 2025 in VI- RVIPF
ROSD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Although the first quarter of 2025 saw reductions in serious offences such as sexual offences by 42%, serious assaults by 17%, and other burglaries by 44%, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is drawing attention to concerning increases in other areas that have contributed to a net rise in overall crime.
Masked men seen near a local bank arrested; firearm & ammo recovered
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said it has arrested two men and recovered a firearm, along with ammunition, following reports of two masked men seen in the vicinity of a local bank during the early morning hours of Thursday, April 24, 2025.
UK police commissioners 'were not perfect, I'm not perfect'- Acting CoP Vanterpool
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP) Jacqueline E. Vanterpool has said she accomplished much during her latest acting period, despite the challenges.
Jacqueline E. Vanterpool says she has not yet reapplied for CoP position
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP) Jacqueline E. Vanterpool has said she has not yet reapplied for the CoP position.
Selection process for new CoP will be ‘rigorous’- Governor Pruce
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Now that Volume II of the Review of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Bodies in the Virgin Islands has been released, the search for a new Commissioner of Police will re-commence.
Another US national held for ammo in luggage @ TB Lettsome Airport
TRELLIS BAY, Tortola, VI— The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has announced that over the past two weeks its officers arrested and charged two individuals after ammunition was discovered in their luggage at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport.
'Seat belts save lives, please buckle up'- ACoP Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reminding all drivers and front-seat passengers to wear their seat belts at all times while the vehicle is in motion.
Enough with the Acting; Confirm Jacqueline E. Vanterpool- Hon Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— ‘Alliance’ Opposition Member in the House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2), has openly called for urgent attention to the high number of critical acting appointments in the public service, particularly in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Immigration, and Customs.

