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August 13th, 2013
More senior police officers needed at public events – residents

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In the wake of the many fights and disorderly behaviour exhibited by some patrons at the recently concluded 2013 Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival activities, a call has been made for the presence of more senior officers at such public events.

August 1st, 2013
14 fights reported at Festival Grounds Tuesday night!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It was not exactly on the night of a full moon but whatever accounted for the many altercations that ensued at the Ira Oliver Skelton Festiville on July 30, 2013, the police are interested in hearing. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has even stepped up its presence at the village and has announced a no-tolerance stance for the breach of the peace.

July 26th, 2013
Gov. McCleary appoints David Morris as Commissioner of Police

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a move that does not come as any surprise, the controversial United Kingdom appointed Governor William B. McCleary has appointed David Morris as the Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).

July 24th, 2013
CoP Morris concerned about spate of armed robberies

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Acting Commissioner of Police, Mr David Morris acknowledged that he was concerned about the current state of crime and security within the Territory in general and specifically in relation to a recent spate of petty thefts and armed robberies.

July 23rd, 2013
Partnerships seen as key for RVIPF security expo - Ag. Commissioner

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Acting Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Mr David Morris, indicated that one of the main concerns that the Force has is getting businesses as well as the public and wider community together in terms of a partnership in relation to security.

July 23rd, 2013
Unruly parents put a damp on Prince & Princess Show

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The smooth flow and excitement of the annual Prince and Princess Show at the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall on July 21, 2013 were rudely interrupted by a few parents who seemed eager to steal the spotlight from the children on stage, although for all the wrong reasons. Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) even had to step in to restore order as one of the parents seemed intent on having a free for all brawl.

July 22nd, 2013
RVIPF hopes security expo draws cellphone, garage owners

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force hopes that cellular phone owners, managers of garages and yacht charter firms will come to view items available at the rescheduled Security Expo tomorrow (Tuesday, 23 July).

July 16th, 2013
One-Day Security Expo Gathers Momentum

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A number of businesses and security firms around the Territory are already registered to display their security items at the first-ever Security Expo on Thursday, July 18 at the Noel Lloyd Action Movement Park.

July 16th, 2013
$100,000 reward offered for info in Francis’ murder

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Royal Virgin Islands Police are offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Cornel Melbourne Francis.

July 4th, 2013
RVIPF, Customs, crew of HMS Lancaster engage in exercises

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Officers from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force and HM Customs were engaged in a live exercise today with the crew from the HMS Lancaster.

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