Ullger says RVIPF 'under-resourced'; Wants more police officers
Ullger made the remarks during an appearance on the Talking Points radio programme on ZBVI 780 AM on Monday, September 14, 2026, as part of a wider update on crime, operations and organisational priorities in the Virgin Islands.
Ullger acknowledged that policing has become highly specialised across many areas, requiring “the right people in the right places,” but stressed that frontline policing remains the backbone of public safety and that the RVIPF currently does not have enough officers on the front line.
He said one of his first priorities upon taking up the role was to gain a clear understanding of the organisation’s current capacity and how it could be improved through better resourcing.
Data-driven workforce review
To address these gaps, the RVIPF has launched what Ullger described as a “very, very big exercise” that is data-driven and consultative.
The review includes gathering input and opinions from police officers and commanders across the force, analysing operational demands, resource requests and identified risks, and using this evidence base to design a future organisational structure intended to serve effectively over the next 10 to 15 years.
Ullger indicated that the force will submit a formal paper requesting a specific number of additional police officers, with the goal of ensuring the RVIPF is “well resourced” and able to meet current and emerging challenges.
More technology & tools
Beyond staffing, Ullger emphasised that the force also needs modern tools to work smarter, faster and more accessibly.
He specifically highlighted the need for better drones, improved radar systems or upgraded closed-circuit television (CCTV) coverage.
He further stated, “We don't need more police officers for certain things. We need tools as well.”
The police force is the responsibility of the Governor, but depends on the Government of the Virgin Islands for funding.
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19 Responses to “Ullger says RVIPF 'under-resourced'; Wants more police officers”
Where u come from a lot of your country people don’t wanna work either and are Criminals as well so the pot shouldn’t call the kettle black.
All of u all Immigrants that migrate here Crime Rate is much higher than here.
To also add, a lot of them that’s on the corners smoking weed and committing crimes are for parents that are not BVIslanders.
Besides the 14 year old St. Kitts criminal boy that was charged for murder, I know of 2 other 14 year olds that are in problem with the law also with guns and none of their parents are from Tortola.
In short, you are right sir, in order to counter the fastly rising crime ongoing in the British Virgin Islands, the now unmanned, not now efficiently equipped RVIPF is is need of an urgent upgrade in police service.
Oh!, some big belly male police officers need physical training too.
Good luck with that!
The only officer I consistently see is the Deputy, particularly when assisting with traffic at the Port of Entry, where a lot of the congestion and disorder occurs. Other than that, I rarely see officers out actively patrolling and enforcing the laws.
This is concerning because the public expects the relevant authorities to be visible, responsive, and actively carrying out the responsibilities entrusted to them.
I believe there should be greater accountability and oversight to ensure that officers are fulfilling the duties assigned to them and providing the level of service expected by the Government and the people of the Virgin Islands. An assessment or audit of staffing, deployment, patrol coverage, and responsibilities may help identify where improvements are needed.
They make sure to secure their salaries first.
Strong vetting process.
Senior police officers should have a yearly drive at all high schools encouraging soon to be graduates to join their ranks. In this country, everything is for everyone else. Nothing for us. Your Deputy would be a good person to lead this charge.