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‘I have officers who exceed even my expectations’- CoP Matthews

- ‘Outstanding achievements’ of RVIPF officers recognised @ luncheon
Constable Severn Simmons, left, receives 2 Meritorious Conduct awards from Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert November 26, 2020. Photo: GIS
Mr Venner Williams, left, is presented with a certificate for Exemplary Service by Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr. Photo: GIS
Mr Venner Williams, left, is presented with a certificate for Exemplary Service by Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr. Photo: GIS
Commissioner’s Commendation was awarded to Constable Jellian Hobson for Exemplary Policing. Photo: GIS
Commissioner’s Commendation was awarded to Constable Jellian Hobson for Exemplary Policing. Photo: GIS
From left: Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr, His Excellency the Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert, Commissioner of Police Michael B. Matthews, Deputy Commissioner Alwin James and Deputy Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) all attended the luncheon for outstanding officers and members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on November 26, 2020. Photo: GIS
From left: Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr, His Excellency the Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert, Commissioner of Police Michael B. Matthews, Deputy Commissioner Alwin James and Deputy Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) all attended the luncheon for outstanding officers and members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on November 26, 2020. Photo: GIS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The outstanding achievements of officers and members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) were celebrated at a luncheon hosted in their honour by Commissioner of Police Michael B. Matthews last Thursday, November 26, 2020.

With His Excellency the Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert, Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr and Deputy Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) in attendance, a total of 112 RVIPF officers and staff as well as officers of Joint Task Force, Customs and Immigration were presented with one of four awards for their exemplary achievements during the years 2019 and 2020, according to a press release from the RVIPF today, December 1, 2020.

All three of the honoured guests, according to the press release, expressed their appreciation and support to the officers for the hard work, many times challenging efforts to keep the community safe.

The officers received awards for exemplary policing, meritorious conduct, certificates of commendation and leadership. Supervisors nominated officers that excelled in the areas of public responsiveness and sensitivity, recovery of illegal firearms and related items, seizure of drugs and illegal cash, arrest and apprehension of dangerous criminals, consistent work ethics and going beyond the call of duty.

Mr Matthews noted his delight at hosting this event and showing appreciation to his officers for their exceptional work in one of the toughest years on record.

“I have officers who exceed even my expectations to bring about an arrest, confiscate illegal items and aid a member of the public, some in one night. However, because of the nature of this profession, these officers can never be publicly celebrated. Today, our esteemed officials and colleagues in the profession can get to see and appreciate this work,” the Commissioner said.

18 Responses to “‘I have officers who exceed even my expectations’- CoP Matthews”

  • Hmmmmm (01/12/2020, 20:23) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Lolmao....
  • trrefdrfds (01/12/2020, 20:26) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply
    Tell us about those that recently resigning ....clean up the force first...
  • Time to go (01/12/2020, 20:26) Like (6) Dislike (81) Reply

    Just leave already, Mick!

    Your antics we see right thru

    We CANNOT WAIT for you and your selfie pal Gus to leave! Get off our necks & go!!

    WE SEE RIGHT THRU YOU R***** BIGOTS!!!

    Go enjoy your million dolla villa at our expense.

  • Stella (01/12/2020, 21:30) Like (5) Dislike (11) Reply
    Who is that sizzling hot cop next to Mathews? He can handcuff me anytime.
  • kkk (01/12/2020, 22:37) Like (6) Dislike (8) Reply
    He just trying to make herself look good after his racist and insensitive comments
    • @ KKK (02/12/2020, 00:48) Like (4) Dislike (14) Reply
      we see right though Jespert!!!! his legacy is one of shame, bullying the Premier, no regards for law and order and racist statements
  • Peaches (01/12/2020, 22:45) Like (5) Dislike (6) Reply
    Why can't people take off those masks when taking a photo? You cannot identify people with these masks in photos.
  • Servant of the Most High God in Christ (01/12/2020, 23:25) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    Commissioner Michael B. Matthew, you and the RVIPF is highly appreciated by those of us that have respect for humans safety. Continue by God's grace to do the jobs that our Country emploemyed you to do with professional skills and dignity. Thank you all very much, and may God protect each of you by His Power.
  • cost (02/12/2020, 00:03) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    @ PEACHRS TAKING OFF the mask for a photo can cost a photo in a casket this is not the time for show. We can identify them by other means take a good look you can identify them easily.
  • Nice!! (02/12/2020, 01:39) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Nice that they showing appreciation to them officers. I know that job is one of the hardest!! Never want to look nobody in the face and tell them I taking away they freedom. But somebody got to do it. Respect due!!
  • pat (02/12/2020, 07:21) Like (2) Dislike (9) Reply
    The more we see this white governor the more we think of slavery and oppression
    • @pat (02/12/2020, 11:33) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      The more you troll, the more we think of bullies trying to get their own way. Educate yourself to the portfolio's and jobs these people have. Who gains for sowing discontent? Who would stand to make more money without people checking them.
  • Uncle (02/12/2020, 11:25) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    When are you going to get the under staffed traffic unit more officers?? The illegal parking in the community needs to be address and the perpetrators fined.
  • Norris Turnbull (02/12/2020, 12:01) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    DCOP gots to go
  • from buckingham palace (02/12/2020, 20:33) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    keep the good officers and discipline the bad ones.you know who they are..
  • west end police (03/12/2020, 01:25) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    They need money not paper
  • 4real (04/12/2020, 00:08) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Like the last COP this one need an award for falling asleep at the helm he's praising himself for the biggest drug burst in the history of the BVI when it is so shameful that his officers were doing it right under his nose and he wants credit for that my GOD out of him and his predecessor he is the biggest failure

    Just like that was the biggest drug burst in the history of the VI he is the biggest failure from the UK


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