United States Virgin Islands Police Department
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Formed | 1936 |
Jurisdiction | United States Virgin Islands |
Headquarters | Alexander Farrelly Criminal Justice Center |
Agency executives |
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Website | http://www.vipd.gov.vi |
The United States Virgin Islands Police Department is the law enforcement agency for the United States Virgin Islands, which has jurisdiction anywhere in the territory. It was created to protect the lives and property of residents. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is responsible for policing the British side.
History
The US Virgin Islands Police Department was created on June 22, 1936.
Fleet
The USVIPD operates Ford Escapes, Chevrolet Impalas, Ford Taurus, GMC Envoys, and Ford Explorers.
Officers are issued Glock sidearms.
References
External links
- USVI Police Department - Official site
Categories:
- State law enforcement agencies of the United States
- Government of the United States Virgin Islands
- Motor vehicle registration agencies
- Government agencies established in 1936
- 1936 establishments in the United States Virgin Islands
- United States Virgin Islands stubs
- United States law enforcement agency stubs