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.
ST. Croix Police Week Schedule of Events
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.
