The search for a new Commissioner of Police has resumed months after Governor Daniel Pruce rejected the Police Service Commission’s recommendation for BVIslander Jacqueline Vanterpool to lead the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
The Government has again advertised the post, offering a three-year renewable contract with an annual salary of $129,130.
Governor Pruce announced in May that he was unable to accept the Commission’s recommendation and ordered an entirely new recruitment process.
“The Police Service Commission submitted last autumn a recommendation in relation to the next permanent Police Commissioner. After careful consideration of that recommendation, I’ve concluded, regrettably, that I am unable to accept it,” Pruce said at the time.
Vanterpool, the current Deputy Commissioner of Police, had emerged as the leading local candidate. She previously served as Acting Commissioner for more than a year and made history as the first Virgin Islander woman appointed Deputy Commissioner.
Interim Acting Commissioner Richard Ullger will remain at the helm of the RVIPF until a substantive commissioner is appointed.
The successful applicant will report directly to the Governor and provide leadership in policing operations, administration and the strategic direction of the Force.
The new commissioner will also be expected to strengthen public confidence, improve the RVIPF’s operational performance and promote accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
The compensation package includes housing, entertainment and telecommunications allowances, an assigned government vehicle, security and gratuity.
Speaking on the Talking Points radio programme on 14 September, Ullger said a serving RVIPF officer could eventually rise to lead the organisation, but further development is required.
“Hopefully, in the coming years, if our officers continue with their own personal development plans and aim high strategically, there is nothing to say why someone from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force can’t be at the helm of this organisation,” he said.
Ullger also expressed hope that the recruitment process would be completed soon, explaining that he accepted the position on a temporary basis and has other commitments to which he must return.
The Government has again advertised the post, offering a three-year renewable contract with an annual salary of $129,130.
Governor Pruce announced in May that he was unable to accept the Commission’s recommendation and ordered an entirely new recruitment process.
“The Police Service Commission submitted last autumn a recommendation in relation to the next permanent Police Commissioner. After careful consideration of that recommendation, I’ve concluded, regrettably, that I am unable to accept it,” Pruce said at the time.
Vanterpool, the current Deputy Commissioner of Police, had emerged as the leading local candidate. She previously served as Acting Commissioner for more than a year and made history as the first Virgin Islander woman appointed Deputy Commissioner.
Interim Acting Commissioner Richard Ullger will remain at the helm of the RVIPF until a substantive commissioner is appointed.
The successful applicant will report directly to the Governor and provide leadership in policing operations, administration and the strategic direction of the Force.
The new commissioner will also be expected to strengthen public confidence, improve the RVIPF’s operational performance and promote accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
The compensation package includes housing, entertainment and telecommunications allowances, an assigned government vehicle, security and gratuity.
Speaking on the Talking Points radio programme on 14 September, Ullger said a serving RVIPF officer could eventually rise to lead the organisation, but further development is required.
“Hopefully, in the coming years, if our officers continue with their own personal development plans and aim high strategically, there is nothing to say why someone from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force can’t be at the helm of this organisation,” he said.
Ullger also expressed hope that the recruitment process would be completed soon, explaining that he accepted the position on a temporary basis and has other commitments to which he must return.
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