The Virgin Islands Police Department has detailed events it has scheduled for Police Week, which started on Sunday and will run through May 18. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week in which said date falls in as police week.
Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week pay tribute to the local, state, and federal law enforcement officers who serve and protect us with courage and dedication.
The V.I.P.D. events include the honoring officers both fallen and alive for their service and sacrifice. "Being a police officer is often stated as a thankless job, but I say thank you and I appreciate you," said Acting V.I.P.D. Commissioner Jason Marsh. "At the same time, we must remember those who have given their lives protecting our community. Let us continue to embrace their families as our family."
Mr. Marsh added, "In these times where we are the targets while we try to protect the members of this community, [we have] to be mindful and careful of our surroundings because we, like our community, have family members that love us and want us home safely."
| Territorial Activities and Events St.Thomas – St. John Sunday, May 12, 2019 –Mother's Day St. John peace concert 5pm-until Monday, May 13 - STT meet and greet Superior Court Yard 7am-12pm Tuesday, May 14 - STJ Breakfast/Lunch meet and greet Jurgen Command8am-2pm Wednesday, May 15 - Parade STJ Jurgen Command, ending Cruz Bay 10am-until Thursday, May 16 - Bags of Love Civilian Drive Friday, May 17 - kids Culinary Event Emancipation Garden 8am-3pm Saturday, May 18 - Peace Concert Emancipation Garden 5pm-until St. Croix Monday, May 13 – Shooting competition, St. Croix marksman shooting range South Shore 9am-until. Carwash Competition, Patrick Sweeney Tuesday, May 14 - Ancilmo Marshal Command Open House 12:30pm-until Wednesday, May 15 - Grave Site Visitation, 7:30am 10:00am -Peace Officers memorial , Police Headquarters Violet Damiduax Pavilion, Golden Grove Candle Light Vigil 5pm at the Ann Abrahamson Pier Thursday, May 16 - Special operations Open House 9:00am-until Kickball ( Alicea Ballpark at Castle Coakley) 7:00 pm Beer Chug Competition Friday, May 17 - Wilbur Francis Command Open House 12:30pm-until Bowling at Tropical Bowling Alley 7pm Saturday, May 18 - Ride, Run, Walk and Sprint Competition 11:00 am Race begins at Marshall Command on a bike to Pearl B Larsen School |
