U.S. Virgin Islands – The Virgin Islands Police Department will commemorate and honor the past and present men and women who have answered the call to protect and serve the Virgin Islands community during the Police Week celebrations. Police Week is recognized nationally. “National Police Week offers honor, remembrance, and peer support, while allowing law enforcement, survivors, and citizens to gather and pay homage to those who gave their lives in the line of duty.”, according to the National Police Week website.

On St. Thomas, Police Week will be held from May 12-21, 2023 and on St. Croix from May 15-20, 2023.

The schedules are follows:

St. Thomas/ St. John Police Week Committee Schedule of Events

• Friday, May 12, 2023
  Crowning Reception of Mr. & Miss Law Enforcement @ Catherine Berge @ 7:00p.m.-11:00p.m.

• Saturday, May 13, 2023
  Firearms Competition “Who’s On Target” @ Bovoni Range @ 9:00a.m.-2:00p.m.
  Drawing of the Mother’s Day Raffle @ Bovoni Range @12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.

• Sunday, May 14, 2023
  Presenting Gift Baskets to the Mothers in VIPD

• Monday, May 15, 2023
  National Police Memorial Day
  Law Enforcement Parade & Laying of the Wreath @ 3:00p.m.-until
  Starts @ Griffith Park on Veteran’s Dr. area to Alexander Farrelly Justice Complex
  Short Memorial Program @ Alexander A. Farrelly Justice Complex Courtyard @6:00p.m.- until

• Tuesday, May 16, 2023
  Open House @ All Police Zones @10:00a.m. - 2:00p.m.

• Wednesday, May 17, 2023
  Career Day on St. John (Kindergarten thru 4th Grade) from 10:00a.m. - 2:00p.m.
  Costume Karaoke Fun Night & Battle of the VIPD DJs @ Kartion Racing, Estate Thomas @ 7:00p.m. - until

• Thursday, May 18, 2023
  Career Day on St. Thomas (Kindergarten thru 4th Grade) @ Joseph Aubain Ball Park, Frenchtown from 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m.
  LEO Game Night @ Joseph Aubain Ball Park, Frenchtown) @ 8:00p.m. – until

• Friday, May 19, 2023
  “Funky Fly & Fresh” Old School 70’s Night Aboard the Kon Tiki w/ Spectrum & DJ Nick @ 7:00p.m. – until (LEOS ONLY)

• Sunday, May 21, 2023
  Ride Out (Motorcycles/Convertibles/Bugs) @ 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. (LEOS ONLY) Start @ Fort Christian Parking Lot & Ends @ Magen’s Bay Beach
  Family Beach Day @ 1:00p.m. – until @ Magen’s Bay Beach (Shed #1)

St. Croix Police Week Committee Calendar 2023

• Monday, May 15, 2023
  MOTORCADE to GRAVESITE VISITS – Line up at 7:00a.m. @ Patrick Sweeney Headquarters Parking lot
  PEACE OFFICER MEMORIAL CEREMONY @ 10:00a.m. @ the Police Pavilion
  CANDLELIGHT VIGIL @ Ann Abrahamson Marine Facility @ 6:00p.m.

• Tuesday, May 16, 2023
  ANCILMO MARSHALL COMMAND OPEN HOUSE @ 11:00a.m.
  NIGHT of BOWLING (VIPD vs AG’s Office) @ 6:00p.m.

• Wednesday, May 17, 2023
  SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU OPEN HOUSE (Breakfast) @ K9 Building
  KICKBALL GAME @ 6:00p.m. @ Castle Coakley Softball Field

• Thursday, May 18, 2023
  REMINISCING with the RETIREES @ Police Pavilion @ 6:00p.m.

• Friday, May 19, 2023
  WILBUR FRANCIS COMMAND OPEN HOUSE @ 11:00a.m.
  SOFTBALL GAME @ 6:00p.m. @ Castle Coakley Ballpark

• Saturday, May 20, 2023
  ANNUAL PIG ROAST hosted by CIB & Altona Lagoon @ 11:00a.m.