New Commissioner of Police to take up the post in April
Written by Fuze Team on January 21, 2021
Newly named Commissioner of Police for the BVI, UK Police Chief Mark Collins will take up his post here in April.
Outgoing Governor Augustus Jaspert appointed Collins, acting in accordance with the advice of the Police Service Commission, in keeping with the procedure outlined in 97 of the Virgin Islands Constitution.
The Governor said he is delighted that Collins has accepted the position of Commissioner of Police, he will bring a great deal of experience and knowledge to the role.”
It is said that Mr. Collins will bring more than 33 years of experience in law enforcement to the post. Most recently, he served as the Chief Constable of Dyfed-Powys Police in Wales, a position he held for four years.
Prior to that, he served as Deputy Chief Constable in Bedfordshire and as Borough Commander of Walthamstow as part of London’s Metropolitan Police.
Mr. Collins currently serves as the lead officer for mental health matters and for child sexual exploitation in the UK National Police Chiefs’ Council.
