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VIPD Commissioner Mario Brooks Elected First Vice President of Caribbean Police Commissioners Association

V.I. Police Commissioner Mario Brooks has been elected First Vice President of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police, a regional appointment that places the U.S. Virgin Islands in a broader leadership role on Caribbean law enforcement policy, security cooperation and efforts to combat organized crime. The election took place in Paramaribo, Suriname, during the 40th Annual ACCP Conference, where top law enforcement officials from across the Caribbean gathered under the theme, “Organized Crime: Implications for Regional Development.” According to the VIPD, Brooks was elected by his regional peers to serve in the executive role, a move the department described as historic and reflective of the respect held for the VIPD’s recent operational successes and its focus on modernization. “This prestigious appointment places the U.S. Virgin Islands at the forefront of Caribbean law enforcement leadership and policy development,” VIPD said. Brooks said the appointment reflects m...