14 NEW OFFICERS TO JOIN THE RVIPF
Written by Fuze Team on June 22, 2020
On June 18, 14 officers passed out and officially became full-fledged Police Constables of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force.
This cohort was inclusive of 8 males and 6 females.
The Commissioner of Police, Michael Matthews congratulated the 14 for succeeding at completing the rigorous 6 months training.
He reminded them of their first day at the swear in ceremony where he told them that they are welcomed to leave if they felt that they made the wrong decision, but no one left, they all persevered and he is happy to see them at the end as full fledged officers of the force.
He expressed his pride to be standing in congratulation amidst the current circumstances while informing the audience that those 14 officers add to the total of nearly 70 new officers hired since 2017.
The Commissioner reminded the officers to treat everyone fairly, especially because of the developing situation with law enforcement mainly in the US which has impacted the entire world and reassured the audience that the RVIPF’s policing product is based on the UK and not the US, and though it is not always done right they will strive to continue to protect the Virgin Islands.
