U.S. Virgin Islands – The Virgin Islands Police Department will commemorate and pay tribute to fallen law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice during National Police Week, from May 11-17th. Police Week is recognized nationally. National Police Week website states, “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.”
VIPD Commissioner Mario Brooks stated, “This week, we pause to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Their names, stories, and legacies are etched not only into our department’s history but into the very soul of our territory. We honor them by continuing the work they started, standing firm in the face of danger, upholding justice, and caring for the community they gave everything to protect.”
Commissioner Brooks thank the men and women who serve for their courage, commitment, and sacrifice.
The Virgin Islands Police Department encourages law enforcement officers, retired law enforcement officers and community members to attend the scheduled Police Week events that will be held throughout the territory from May 11-17, 2025.
The schedules are as follows:
St. Thomas/ St. John 2025 Police Week Schedule of Events
Sunday, May 11th
Prior Jolleck Hall Church at Antilles School at 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Monday, May 12th
Basketball Tournament at Annas Retreat Basketball Court at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13th
Open House (All Zones) at 10:00 a.m.
-Sip and Paint at Virgins Haven at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14th
Karaoke Night at Tha-Li Indian Grill at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 15th
Peace Officers Memorial Day Parade
Friday, May 16th
Free Up Friday at Parking Lot at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 17th
Firearms Competition at 8:00 a.m.
-Game Night at Frenchtown Ballpark
Sunday, May 18th
Family Beach Day at Magens Bay
St. Croix 2025 Police Week Calendar
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Motorcade to Gravesites & Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony
at Patrick Sweeney Headquarter at 8:00 a.m.
Friday, May 16, 2025
Open House at Wilbur H. Francis Command at 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Fun Day at Vincent Mason Pool & Ruff (Dog)Show at 1:00 p.m.
For more information and highlights on VIPD’s Police Week events, visit our social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok) and www.vipd.vi.gov.
