“Think Before You Drink”: USVI Cracks Down on DUI to Keep Our Roads Safe
U.S. Virgin Islands – The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD), in collaboration with the Virgin Islands Office of Highway Safety (VIOHS), is launching the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” […]
VIPD Prioritizes Child Passenger Safety for Back to School
U.S. Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD)/Office of Highway Safety (VIOHS) reminds caregivers that the VI Code requires all children under age 8 or less than 4’9” […]
VIPD Investigates Fatal Officer Involved Shooting
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands – On Thursday, July 17, 2025, at around 4:42 p.m., VIPD Officers responded to a call from the 911 Emergency Call Center, regarding a domestic dispute […]
Honoring Freedom and Safety: Celebrating Virgin Islands Emancipation Day & Independence Day Responsibly
U.S. Virgin Islands – The VI Police Department (VIPD)/Office of Highway Safety (VIOHS) urges all residents and visitors to embrace the spirit of freedom with responsibility, especially when it comes […]
A Joyous St. John Starts with Smart Driving Choices
St. Thomas/St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands – As the St. John Celebration approaches its peak with food fairs, cultural events, and fireworks the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) /Office of […]
Advisory for St. John Celebration 2025
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands – The Virgins Islands Police Department advises the community that during the 2025 St. John Celebration that from Top Lind Point to Mongoose Junction will […]
Update: Extension of Temporary Closure of the St. Thomas/St. John Internal Affairs Bureau
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – The Internal Affairs Bureau in the St. Thomas/St. John District has extended the temporary office closure from Monday, June 9, 2025, to Friday, June […]
Truck Drivers Reminded to Secure Loads
U.S. Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD)/Office of Highway Safety’s (VIOHS) Motor Carrier Assistance Program (MCSAP) is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic […]
Motorists Heed Call to Secure Child Passengers
U.S. Virgin Islands – Motorists with young children flocked to car seat distributions held by the VI Police Department (VIPD)/Office of Highway Safety (VIOHS) on St. Croix. Over a three-week […]
Caregivers Warned to Prevent Vehicular Heatstroke
U.S. Virgin Islands – As the summer approaches and temperatures increase, the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD)/Office of Highway Safety (VIOHS) advises caregivers to avoid pediatric vehicular heatstroke. According to […]