Mark Collins takes up Police Commissioner post
The Commissioner brings to the post more than 30 years of law enforcement experience including leadership posts such as Detective Superintendent in charge of the Wales Extremism and Counter-Terrorism Unit; Borough Commander (Chief Superintendent) for Waltham Forest with the London Metropolitan Police Service; and Chief Constable of the Dyfed-Powys Police.
Governor John Rankin CMG said that Mr Collins’ experience will be a benefit to the overall security and safety of the Territory.
“I am delighted to welcome Mark Collins as the new Commissioner of Police. Mr Collins brings a wealth of senior-level policing experience and expertise into the role. I am sure he will be a dedicated public servant to the people of BVI. I look forward to working with Mr Collins, alongside the committed officers of the RVIPF, in promoting the security of the British Virgin Islands.”
The Governor added his appreciation for Mr Michael Matthews and his accomplishments while serving as Commissioner of Police.
“I would take this opportunity to thank the outgoing Commissioner, Mike Matthews, for all he has achieved during his term in office and for his signal service to the British Virgin Islands. I offer him every best wish for the future,” Governor Rankin said.
The new Commissioner of Police thanked the Governor and the members of the force, and the BVI community for their welcome thus far. He said he was especially grateful to Mr Matthews, whose work forms a foundation on which to build during his service in the Territory.
“I am very much looking forward to building on the work of my predecessor Mr Mick Matthews. My main priority going forward will be the security of the islands and the continuing battle against serious and organised crime, which seeks to make the islands an unwelcoming environment for groups wishing to engage in any of the aforementioned criminal activities,” Mr Collins said.
The Oath of Office was administered by Senior Magistrate Tamia N. Richards and witnessed by Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), Deputy Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr, Superintendent of Police St Claire Amory, Attorney General Dawn J. Smith, and other public officers and members of the RVIPF.
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7 Responses to “Mark Collins takes up Police Commissioner post”
But, they bring in overseas persons for a few reasons
one of which is to pass on my knowledge and expertise to the senior ranks and to identify persons to take senior roles in the service for when they depart
this doesn't happen .. after about a year and a half persons should be identified
that includes persons to sergeant
sergeants to inspector etc.
at the same time .. provide the training necessary
have management training
send persons overseas for scenes of crime courses
fingerprint experts
detective training
what are they doing there?
any Good Head .. should be able to say
this is what I accomplished during my 4 or 5 years in the post
The problem is also .. there is so much hatred when you promote a local and so you can't WIN
Stop criticizing your own people.
There are good people on the force .. same as good cashiers in the supermarket.