The commencement ceremony of Cohort 6 was held on the lawns of H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) in Paraquita Bay on Thursday, May 18, 2023.

Cohort 6 is made up of 14 constables and 18 auxiliaries, with an even number of males as females.

The new officers are expected to fill vacancies in the newly restarted community policing division which is intended to forge greater or more lasting relations between the public and the Force.

“This boost in the number of officers will also provide more visibility on the streets and needed public assurance,” the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) stated in a press release on May 22, 2023.

Constable Keimar Greene is Best Recruit

Recipient of the President’s Award for Excellence for Best Recruit, the Commissioner’s Award for Best Recruit and the DCP Award for Best All-Around Recruit was Constable Keimar Greene.

The Commandant’s Award for Best Auxiliary and Highest Academic Achievement went to Auxilliary Ronesha Jackson.

Awards were also given to officers who excelled in the areas of academic excellence, integrity, perseverance, drills, leadership, discipline, evidence gathering, and physical fitness.

His Excellency the Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, Commissioner of Police Mark Collins, and HLSCC President Dr Richard W.E. Georges offered their commendations and support while celebrating with the new officers, instructors, serving officers and the many families and friends in attendance.

The keynote speaker was Head of the Financial Investigation Agency, Mr Errol George.