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No 'wholesale investigation' into RVIPF– CoP Collins

- but said every single allegation of police corruption brought to him will be investigated
During his first press conference held on May 25, 2021, newly sworn-in Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Mr Mark Collins made it clear that he would not launch an investigation into every member of the police force. Photo: Facebook
Commissioner of Police Mark Collins has said he will investigate every single allegation of police corruption brought to him. Photo: VINO/Filevestigation into every member of the police force.
Commissioner of Police Mark Collins has said he will investigate every single allegation of police corruption brought to him. Photo: VINO/Filevestigation into every member of the police force.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- During his first press conference held on May 25, 2021, newly sworn-in Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Mr Mark Collins made it clear that he would not launch an investigation into every member of the police force.

Corruption in the RVIPF has long been a topic of discussion and concern; however, this was amplified with the $250 million drug bust involving Policemen Emile Jimenez and Darren Davies in November 2020.

When journalists pressed Commissioner Collins, he said only allegations of wrongdoings would be explored.

"I am not going to commission a wholesale investigation into the police force. If I got allegations of wrongdoings and issues are brought to my attention, I will deal with them most robustly."

'Every single allegation' will be investigated- Collins

The Commissioner sought to explain the reasoning behind his words.

"Let me be clear; I have an organisation of about 400 to 500 people. Within that organization, there will be people that are doing wrong things and criminal activities, and it would be no different to when I was in my police force in the United Kingdom.

"I will investigate every single allegation that is brought before me [but] that does not mean I am going to investigate every single officer in the force. It wouldn't be prudent to do that, it would be not necessary to do that, but I will deal with every allegation that comes before me."

Mr Collins also said several officers belonging to the RVIPF are "suspended at the moment facing court-related activities."

11 Responses to “No 'wholesale investigation' into RVIPF– CoP Collins”

  • Bulldawg (26/05/2021, 09:39) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Very well said.
    Time to clean this place up.
  • musa (26/05/2021, 10:32) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    good for a start
  • resident (26/05/2021, 12:19) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    not good enough the cops are corrupt and they need to be investigated
  • No need! (26/05/2021, 13:35) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    A wholesale investigation is NOT necessary. Waste of time and money! Just deal with those that do wrong harshly.
  • Step It Up (26/05/2021, 17:41) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Step It Up COP. You have nothing to lose. If you do, you die and if you do not do, you still die. Investigate them all that have been brought to your attention and then expose the wrongdoer and his wrongdoings.
  • H (27/05/2021, 05:02) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ah lot of those police officer need to be availed Mr commissioner
  • guy hill (27/05/2021, 06:32) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Law enforcement needs to develop a culture where the corrupt officer fears the incorruptible officer and not the other way around.
  • go investigate (27/05/2021, 08:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

    go investigate the police that had cocaine in a backpack on the police compound.
    check camera video for reference.
    ask A***** he knows
    recent activity.

  • First one on me (27/05/2021, 18:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Bingo got ashy
  • Second dat (27/05/2021, 18:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Who shot my boy pup
  • Lillian (28/05/2021, 16:37) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I AGREE ALL THE POLICE NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATE SPECIALLY THE LOCALS OLD POLICE AND THOSE WHO BUILD HOSES WITH DRUGS MONEY FOR SURE



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