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Three Police Unions Issue Letter of No Confidence in Police Commissioner, Call for His Immediate Removal

Three police unions have written a joint letter of no confidence in Police Commissioner Trevor Velinor to Governor Albert Bryan, an action that comes on the heels of a violent weekend on St. Thomas, which built upon months of incessant crime that has led to 43 homicides so far in the USVI for 2020. The letter, which was obtained by the Consortium this morning, also calls for the removal of Mr. Velinor from the police commissioner position "post haste," with the three unions listing a surfeit of what they deem deficiencies with Mr. Velinor's leadership. The unions include the Enforcement Supervisors Union, Locals 118 and 119, the Policeman’s Benevolent Association, and the Police Benevolent Association Locals 1910 STX. The letter was signed by the three union heads. "It is important you understand, this action is not one we take lightly. Our loyalty lies with VIPD and our dedication and commitment to the law enforcement profession that safeguards our community," the unions wrote. "We ...