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RVIPF kicks off Police Week events to mark 55 years

- Under theme ‘Making the right changes for the right reasons’
Police Week officially opened with officers, retired officers and staff of the RVIPF attending service at the New Life Baptist Church on Sunday, October 9, 2022, on Tortola and at the Emmanuel Baptist Church on Virgin Gorda. Photo: RVIPF
His Excellency the Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and the Commissioner of Police Mark Collins (centre) are flanked by officers and staff of the RVIPF at the Police Week opening church service at the New Life Baptist Church. Photo: RVIPF
His Excellency the Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and the Commissioner of Police Mark Collins (centre) are flanked by officers and staff of the RVIPF at the Police Week opening church service at the New Life Baptist Church. Photo: RVIPF
At the front in blue are visiting officers of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Women’s Band to join in the Police Week celebrations. Photo: RVIPF
At the front in blue are visiting officers of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Women’s Band to join in the Police Week celebrations. Photo: RVIPF
After a hiatus of five years, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is marking its 55th year of service as a police force this week under the slogan, ‘Making the right changes for the right reasons.’ Photo: RVIPF
After a hiatus of five years, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is marking its 55th year of service as a police force this week under the slogan, ‘Making the right changes for the right reasons.’ Photo: RVIPF
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is marking its 55th year of service as a police force this week. Photo: RVIPF
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is marking its 55th year of service as a police force this week. Photo: RVIPF
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– After a hiatus of five years, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is marking its 55th year of service as a police force this week under the slogan, ‘Making the right changes for the right reasons.’

Police Week officially opened with officers, retired officers and staff of the RVIPF attending service at the New Life Baptist Church on Sunday, October 9, 2022, on Tortola and at the Emmanuel Baptist Church on Virgin Gorda. This was followed in the afternoon by a RVIPF Football Match on Virgin Gorda Recreation Field.

According to a press release from the RVIPF on October 9, 2022, during this week, the RVIPF will hold several events to celebrate the contributions of officers and staff of the RVIPF.

Schedule of events

On Wednesday, October 10, the Police Week committee invites the public to an afterwork grill night at the Road Town Police Station where officers and staff will create many grilled treats for purchase. The evening’s highlights will be food and plenty entertainment.

Friday is the customary Bingo Night at the Road Town Police Station with plenty prizes including the jackpot of $1,000, electronics, gift certificates and much more.

On Saturday, the week celebration will close out with a Sports Day named in honour of the late Inspector Leonard Fahie at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds. Officers will part take in light competition in an effort to build comradery. The public is invited to view and participate.

Persons are invited to check the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Facebook Page for event schedules and highlights.

11 Responses to “RVIPF kicks off Police Week events to mark 55 years”

  • Hmm (10/10/2022, 07:55) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    The slogan should have been “ Making changes WITHIN for the right reasons.”
  • asking for a friend (10/10/2022, 08:37) Like (6) Dislike (9) Reply
    Why is Collins still on his job ?
    • Silent Majority (10/10/2022, 09:12) Like (13) Dislike (3) Reply
      probably because he has uncovered more internal corruption than any predecessor. We are with Mr. Collins.
    • @ asking for a friend (10/10/2022, 12:34) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
      He is still working to weed out the bad apples. He needs a hand clap not a hand out. Gold medals don't come by easily it is hard work. Dont mind the noise good Job.
  • it should be (10/10/2022, 09:09) Like (5) Dislike (5) Reply
    "POLICE WEAK"
  • tola (10/10/2022, 09:35) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    @ asking for a friend . I bet if the public know who you are you as.. got more more Skeliton than the Commissioner. . Go find something to do jacka...
  • Smh (10/10/2022, 10:28) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    Injustice we need a coi against collins and the police to much cover ups
  • resident (10/10/2022, 11:58) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
    Overpaid, underqualified and unnecessary, our police are not up to the job
  • I THINK (10/10/2022, 14:25) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    To many police are over weight....Sad
    • @ I Think (12/10/2022, 13:17) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      That's an understatement! Them OBESE PERIOD. Appearance says alot about an Officer in uniform.
  • Police weak (11/10/2022, 20:10) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Skrice. Them so fat only thing the can run is dem mouth. Disgraceful. Don't they have to meet physical requirements?


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