Domestic Violence is 'unacceptable & we take it most seriously’- CoP Michael Matthews
Ms Gordon expressed during the event that she sought help from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) several times before the attack, but to no avail.
She related during the event that the female police offers attached to the East End Police Station cannot look her in her face. She said, "They didn't see me as someone who needed help. They dropped the ball on me..... They looked away when they saw me coming."
The judicial system also did not come through in time for her while legal documents were being processed in the courts of law, to be served on her abuser. He moved ahead of the system in an attempt to kill her because she was no longer going to put up with his alleged abusive acts.
RVIPF has strong policy on Domestic Violence
In an invited comment, Commissioner of Police (CoP), Michael Matthews stated that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has operated a strong policy on the issue of domestic violence:
“The RVIPF have for some time operated a robust policy towards the issue of domestic violence. We will always seek to arrest whether the victim supports such action or not. It is a crime. It is unacceptable and we take it most seriously.”
The CoP expressed his sympathy towards the tragic event that took place with Ms Lucinda Gordon.
“This particular case was extremely tragic and my sympathies are with Ms Gordon. We endeavour to learn from any incident we deal with and whilst we can never guarantee preventing such dreadful situations, we remain focused on keeping our communities as safe as possible," Mr Matthews told this news site.
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17 Responses to “Domestic Violence is 'unacceptable & we take it most seriously’- CoP Michael Matthews”
Mr. Matthews is trying his best but i do believe that Mr. A........ J.......s and other officers are smiling with Mr. Matthews in his face but also underminding his work. I can truly say this because I have dealth with Mr. Matthews when everyone else oushed me aside and it was clear to me that they the other officers never brough him up to speed to whats going on and as long as I have breath in me am not goung to let them drop the ball on me. Mr. Matthews is a man you can approch anytime of day or night he cares can i say that his other officers do no but i trust that he will do right by the public once his officers stop underminding him because the felt they should have his position.
Love, you are so right, i still cant understand how the governor didn't send home Aunt Jumble, this man has no shame, after a governor said that the police force is not a priority until a new commissioner arrives, is an insult and a slap in the face, i still don't see the reason for him sticking around, injustice to the RVIPF.