Politics

Police Call On Voters To Keep Calm On Election Day

Virgin Islands Police Department Commissioner Rodney F. Querrard, Sr., issued a statement Monday night making known that, just as the VIPD has done in previous elections, "Action Plans" have been completed for all districts for the 2014 Nov. 4 General Election, which entails "detailed scheduling" for all officers assigned to the election. The Department is also urging voters to keep calm at the polls, and has revealed it will keep a watchful eye for motorists driving under the influence of alcohol. "Being this is a General Election, and as the past has shown, there is normally a larger turnout of voters at these elections, we have increased our coverage at all of the polling places so all who are taking part in this important occasion, can do so peacefully, and timely," Querrard said. "I am asking everyone planning to exercise their right to vote to do so peacefully, and without interruption." Querrard added that voters with questions should direct them to designated assistors, who he ...