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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.
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.
Hon Mather slams Governor’s move to replace CoP Vanterpool as ‘premeditated’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Stacy R. Mather (AL), has openly condemned how the Governor’s Office has handled the future of the Police Commissioner’s post in the Virgin Islands (VI), questioning both the timing and substance of a press release issued during the House's debate on the newly tabled report, ‘A Review of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Bodies in the British Virgin Islands, Volume II: A Roadmap for 2025 to 2035’.
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.
Fmr CoP's funeral snub of late Vernon E. Malone was disrespectful- Hon Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Deeply disrespectful and symptomatic of the systemic erosion of local dignity and authority within the Virgin Islands, was the observation had by Opposition Member Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) in his denunciation of the apparent snub at the funeral of the late former Commissioner of Police, legislator, attorney and mentor, Mr Vernon E. Malone.
'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.
USVI appoints 1st female Chief of Police; Will the VI do the same?
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- In a historic move that coincides with the conclusion of both US Virgin Islands History Month and Women’s History Month, Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr has appointed Lieutenant Deborah Hodge as Chief of Police for the [US] Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) in the St Thomas-St John District.
Jacqueline E. Vanterpool 'is more than able to lead’ the RVIPF- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI—Outspoken commentator and former political consultant, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has publicly joined calls for the confirmation of Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP) Jacqueline E. Vanterpool, stating that she is more than capable of leading the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
Acting CoP Vanterpool is doing a 'fantastic job’- Gov Pruce
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Governor Daniel Pruce has said he is confident in Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP) Jacqueline E. Vanterpool but stopped short of saying whether or not she is being eyed for the position permanently.
Governor Pruce suddenly suspends recruitment process for new CoP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In what has been labelled as a surprising and concerning move, Governor Daniel Pruce has decided to suspend the recruitment process for a new Commissioner of Police (CoP) in the Virgin Islands.
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