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Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety - Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands Close About Us History Functions and Structure FY 2026 Budget Honor Roll Rules of the 36th Legislative Youth Advisory Council Application Careers Archives Legislative Archives Tours × St. Thomas Senators  St. John Senators  St.Croix Senators  Districts All Senators St. Croix St. Thomas - St. John Senator at Large × Committees Committee of the Whole Budget, Appropriation and Finance Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure and Planning Economic Development and Agriculture Education and Workforce Development Government Operations, Veteran Affairs and Consumer Protection Health, Hospitals and Human Services Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications Rules and Judiciary Session Folder × No event found! Calendars Bi-Weekly Senate Calendar Session Agenda × General Senators Committees Media Calendars Contact Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety The 36th Legislature’s Committee on Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety will meet on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 9:30 A.M . in the Frits E. Lawaetz Conference Room on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands to consider the following official agenda. BLOCK I The Committee on Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety will receive an update on the operations of the V.I. Bureau of Corrections to include but not limited to the following: • Status of the federal consent decree and payments made to the independent monitoring team. • Status on staffing (including recruitment and retention), staff safety, healthcare, sanitation and fire safety at all Bureau of Corrections facilities and at facilities where inmates are housed. • Status of all capital projects and capital improvement projects. I nvited Testifier: Honorable Wynnie Testamark , Director, V.I. Bureau of Corrections   BLOCK II The Committee on Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety will receive an update on the operations of the V.I. Police Department to include but not limited to the following: • Status of Executive Order 547-2026. • Status of the territory-wide camera project. • An update on the most recent crime spree in the territory (robberies and homicides) inclusive of the department’s short-term approach for resolution. • An update on the department’s long-term crime prevention and/or reduction plan for the territory. Invited Testifier: Honorable Mario Brooks, Commissioner, V.I. Police Department   BLOCK III Bill No. 36-0301 An act amending title 14 Virgin Islands Code prohibiting incarcerated persons from possessing or using electronic communication or recording devices Invited Testifier: Honorable Wynnie Testamark, Director, V.I. Bureau of Corrections Honorable Mario Brooks, Commissioner, V.I. Police Department Honorable Gordon Rhea, Esq., Attorney General of the Virgin Islands Bill No. 36-0231 An act amending title 5 Virgin Islands Code, subtitle 3, part III, chapter 401, by adding section 4507a to establish procedures for inmate transfers outside of the Virgin Islands. Invited Testifiers: Honorable Wynnie Testamark, Director, V.I. Bureau of Corrections Honorable Gordon Rhea, Esq., Attorney General of the Virgin Islands Mr. Martial A. Webster, Sr., Esq., Owner, Law Offices of Martial A. Webster, Sr., P.C. Mr. Jomo Meade, Esq., Chief Territorial Public Defender, Office of the Territorial Public Defender Mr. Dennis Howell, Chairman, V.I. Parole Board   BLOCK IV An act amending title 5 Virgin Islands Code, subtitle 3, part I, chapter 305, subchapter I, section3561, subsection (a), by granting peace officer status to enforcement officers of the Virgin Islands Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation. Invited Testifiers: Honorable Vincent L. Roberts, Commissioner, VI Department of Sports, Parks & Recreation Honorable Mario Brooks, Commissioner, VI Police Department Bill No. 36-0303 An act amending title 20 Virgin Islands Code, part II, chapter 38, section 424 to update child passenger safety requirements applicable to rental vehicle. Invited Testifiers: Honorable Mario Brooks, Commissioner, V.I. Police Department Ms. Denise Gomes, Occupant Protection Program Manager, Virgin Islands Office of Highway Safety + Add to Google Calendar + iCal / Outlook export Date Jul 16 2026 Expired! Time All Day Category Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety Quick Links Home Senators Committees Media News Contact Important Links Revised Organic Act of 1954 (PDF) 36th Oath of Office Booklet 100 Day Report Rules of the 36th Public Information or Archives Request Search for: Follow Follow Follow Follow