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‘If you see something, say something!’ initiative reactivated- RVIPF

- 368-9112 the # to call to report illegal entry offences
In an effort to get community support to tackle the issue of human smuggling and illegal entry, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has reactivated the 'see something, say something' initiative that was recently launched. Photo: VINO/File
The recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the Virgin Islands via community transmission is being attributed to illegal entry and human smuggling. Photo: VINO/File
The recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the Virgin Islands via community transmission is being attributed to illegal entry and human smuggling. Photo: VINO/File
The Virgin Islands currently has 17 active cases of COVID-19. Photo: Internet Source
The Virgin Islands currently has 17 active cases of COVID-19. Photo: Internet Source
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In an effort to get community support to tackle the issue of human smuggling and illegal entry, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has reactivated the “see something, say something” initiative that was recently launched.

The recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the Virgin Islands via community transmission is being attributed to illegal entry and human smuggling.

According to the RVIPF, in a press release today, August 25, 2020, the phone number 368-9112, is once again, to be used to send texts or photographs via whatsapp of person/(s) Breaching the Curfew.

“It is also now to be used for information on persons entering the Territory illegally or persons aiding those entering the Territory illegally,” the press release stated.

It said the initiative, which was officially rolled out in April 2020, is mainly to free up the main access numbers so that other offences may be immediately reported.

“Any information given through this medium is confidential and would be given the confidence of discretion,” the RVIPF press release stated.

The Virgin Islands currently has 17 active cases of COVID-19.

19 Responses to “‘If you see something, say something!’ initiative reactivated- RVIPF”

  • Say wat (25/08/2020, 12:16) Like (8) Dislike (21) Reply
    The way these police does be violating people on the road I ain't saying s$&%.
    • @say wat (25/08/2020, 15:25) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
      If you are law abiding you don’t have to worry about the police violating you on the road. I got stop once by the police for a busted tail light that I was not aware of, I give them my info and they told me to have it fix and I went on my merry way.
  • Snitch R Us (25/08/2020, 12:21) Like (4) Dislike (11) Reply
    Offer $500 for sucesfull tips and we will not have an issue. Cause these MS not even dropping a crum!!!
  • out (25/08/2020, 12:41) Like (6) Dislike (16) Reply
    I AIN'T SNITCHING TO THEM SNITCHERS!!
  • I’m snitching (25/08/2020, 13:14) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    If I see something, you damn skippy I’m snitching real hard.
  • enough (25/08/2020, 13:22) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    The challenge is most times by the time the officers reach everything over and the persons committing the crime long gone.
  • You came here to work (25/08/2020, 13:26) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    They done saying they ain want ayo here but ayo still want people to do ayo work, go do some work for the money you collecting, these police years depending on society to get their work done
  • tough one (25/08/2020, 13:28) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
    It is unfortunate that the comments from the few bloggers so far has some merit. Because we know there are crooked cops who will rat out the person that gives-up info. Sad, but a fact. No matter what numbers the commissioner puts in place to contact law enforcement nobody ain't trying to be a hero for a thug to be laying in wait at your home to take you out because a cop give-up your identity. Hell no
  • trust (25/08/2020, 13:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    talking may do a heard thing to dobut the ice will get breah we really has to look out people are saying the government does not havf no plan but with the approach and dealing with COVID 19 planning is needed but when plans are nade to do something inan area something comes up in a nother area and they have to take care of it it is only so much police and they are spread across the territory so bear witg tgem I guess under the commissioner he is trying to keep things at bay people have no fear the Lord is near just keep on praying and trust the persons in control but do your part tp help the virus depart we donot know when but the Good Lord will bring it to an end remember the police have lives to and it is comming closeer home pray and call on thr man above to look over us
  • wondering (25/08/2020, 13:49) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
    Wondering who going to remember that complicated number? Wait I see a boat load of people landing, I want to call and report it, but ohh what is the number again. Oh let me go online and see if I can remember which news house wrote a story with it, and when was the story. Waiting to get on line, to the news site, sifting thru to find the number. . . my phone rings, it is my daughter and we talk a while and then hang up and ohhhh Forgetabout calling. . . Stupid plan, stupid number, this is why we need a new Commissioner any body else would realize this plan is just plain stupid. What was that number again? oh never mind, who can explain why 911 doesn't work? Oh I know. . . .they don't want us to call the number we know. . . the number everyone knows even children. . . wondering why???
  • Styler (25/08/2020, 13:50) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    People don’t mind sharing info but at the end of the day your name will be the target and your family them police chattering too much. Another thing when you call them What’s your name ...telephone number your address please. Hell No let them get information how they can
  • Wont happen again (25/08/2020, 14:28) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    I can tell you that St. Thomas N St. Johns are so embarrassed of their failure.. they are going step up and ensure this dont happen again...We dont have to worry.. wont happen again.. We acting too late
  • ReX FeRal (25/08/2020, 15:19) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Ill share information any and every time. Hate me now.
  • tretretrete (25/08/2020, 15:43) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    right about how is feelings if piece of bush on the road after 5, calling thepolice. if i hear a dinghy police
  • sin (25/08/2020, 15:54) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Are you kidding me? Half the police force are criminals!!!!! No can do!!!!! Help all you damn self!!!!!
  • tretretrete (25/08/2020, 16:02) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    I am a officer...lose lips sinks ships
  • trrefdrfds (25/08/2020, 17:36) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    dont make sense. i tired see police at the bar taking money from bar owner and immigration too
  • Deh Watcha (25/08/2020, 20:35) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    I need a stimulus check so I can buy glasses so I can see something.
  • GG (26/08/2020, 06:40) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Can we get posters around the islands to remind us of emergency call numbers?


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