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Governor to bring in 'UK support' for Acting CoP Vanterpool
Governor Pruce was a guest on Talking Points’ on Monday, January 27, 2025, on ZBVI 780 AM.
The question is whether one of these UK consultants may be the next CoP for the Virgin Islands (VI).
The Governor has previously said the next CoP would be someone with not only extensive policing experience and credibility to lead an important and complex organisation such as the RVIPF but also possess the ability to demonstrate that they have led transformational change in a complex organisation operating in a very challenging environment.
The search for a new CoP began last year, 2024, ahead of Mark Collins’ departure from the job in November 2024; however, the recruitment process was stopped due to the first volume of the Law Enforcement Review indicating that the requirements initially advertised had to be reviewed so the right person for the job is chosen.
The Governor had also stated that they are awaiting the second volume of the review before restarting the recruitment process for a new CoP. In the interim, Vanterpool has been acting in the office of CoP.
‘Supportive package of assistance’ being developed’- Governor Pruce
Governor Pruce explained on Monday’s Talking Points that a “meaningful and supportive package of assistance” is being developed to help Commissioner Vanterpool achieve the objectives she has set out for her time in the office.
“We’re working out details with colleagues in the UK but what I’m seeking to put in place is experience drawn from colleagues in the UK which can take its direction from the Acting Commissioner,” he said.
These individuals who will be brought in will work in proximity to her and be stationed in the VI. He quickly added, “She’s in charge of them and she will direct them what to do”.
6 or 7 individuals to be brought in from UK
“Do you have a number in mind, Governor, regarding the number of persons you would like to have in this capacity?” Co-host Damion C. Grange asked.
Governor Pruce said he intends for a “couple” of individuals to come in to work with Vanterpool closely on the Law Enforcement Review and in an advisory role.
He also plans on having another individual come in to assist with the practical delivery of the Law Enforcement Review Volume 2. “So this would be more of an implementation manager who can work for the police, also help other law enforcement agencies as well. We had a similar advisor help with the first volume and that proved to be very effective,” he explained.
Gov wants UK officers to work long-term in VI
Then, the Governor plans to bring in what he called a “combination of different officers” to look at key operational areas to provide practical assistance to "make things better". These key areas include the RVIPF’s Marine Unit, intelligence, data management, and evidence gathering. “That may be another three or four people,” he said.
Governor Pruce added that his objective is to bring in people with practical experience and stay in the VI for a “meaningful period of time”.
“I don’t want anyone to do one-week wonders, people that fly in and fly out,” he said.
The Governor has said he thinks Vanterpool is doing a "fantastic job" however he stopped short of saying whether or not she is being considered for the role permanently.
The individuals being brought in, he emphasised, are to support her as "this is her team, this is her force".
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