Reports are that the Police Service Commission (PSC) rejected the renewal of a contract for the handpicked Assistant Commissioner of Police Pam Trevillion and this decision was endorsed by the National Security Council (NSC), as there are many current senior police officers more qualified than Ms Trevillion and can do the job. Photo: RVIPF/Facebook

Acting Governor David D. Archer Jr has confirmed VINO’s first and accurate story of November 19, 2024, about United Kingdom (UK) national Pam Trevillion being given a six-month extension on her contract with the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Photo: GIS/File

Reports are that the Police Service Commission (PSC) rejected the renewal of a contract for the handpicked Assistant Commissioner of Police and this decision was endorsed by the National Security Council (NSC), as there are many current senior police officers more qualified than Ms Trevillion and can do the job.

Governor Daniel Pruce; however, came to her rescue and went against the wishes of both the PSC and the NSC and granted Ms Trevillion a six-month extension on her contract.

RVIPF’s leadership ‘reorganised’

“The RVIPF is undergoing a period of change to better meet the evolving needs of the Virgin Islands and we must ensure that the organisation has the continuity and stability that is necessary at this time.

“Therefore, Assistant Commissioner Pamela Trevillion will remain in her role for a further Six (6) Months, from 22 November 2024 to May 2025. This matter and all RVIPF Human Resources matters are considered in accordance with the Constitution,” Mr Archer disclosed in a statement on November 20, 2024.

According to Mr Archer, the immediate leadership of the RVIPF has been reorganised to allow for an “even more streamlined and efficient implementation” of the recommendations outlined in the Law Enforcement Review, which was completed by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS).

He said the RVIPF continues to be steadfast in its work to bring these recommendations to reality, and these organisational changes will bring additional support to the process.

What is Trevillion’s purpose?

“During the period of Assistant Commissioner Trevillion’s extended appointment, her contribution to the RVIPF’s work to implement the HMICFRS recommendations in the Law Enforcement Review will be critical to the future success of the RVIPF. She will also support continuity in the senior leadership team during the recruitment of the new Commissioner of Police,” Mr Archer Jr said.

The Acting Governor said the Office of the Governor will continue to work with Acting Commissioner Jacqueline E. Vanterpool and her senior team through this process, providing complete support as they address the operational challenges of crime in the Virgin Islands.

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