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Governor Bryan Strengthens VIPD Operations Through Coordinated Territory-Wide Deployment - Government of the United States Virgin Islands Governor Bryan Strengthens VIPD Operations Through Coordinated Territory-Wide Deployment - Government of the United States Virgin Islands Government of the United States Virgin Islands Home Governor Albert Bryan Jr Pressroom Executive Orders The Cabinet Government of the United States Virgin Islands Home Governor Albert Bryan Jr Pressroom Executive Orders The Cabinet © 2026 Government of the United States Virgin Islands Governor Bryan Strengthens VIPD Operations Through Coordinated Territory-Wide Deployment Search Latest Comments No comments to show. June 29 Executive order temporarily assigns executive branch peace officers to expand law enforcement support and enhance public safety through July 12 U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has signed an executive order temporarily assigning peace officers from across the executive branch to support the Virgin Islands Police Department and strengthen law enforcement capacity throughout the Territory during a period of heightened public safety demands. Executive Order No. 547-2026 assigns designated peace officers from several government agencies to the command of the VIPD commissioner from June 29 through July 12. The coordinated deployment will provide VIPD with additional personnel to support territory-wide operations during a period of increased public activity, including St. John Celebration events. “Public safety requires constant coordination and the ability to adjust resources as conditions require,” Governor Bryan said. “This temporary deployment will give the Police Department additional trained personnel to strengthen its operations, increase visibility and help maintain peace and order throughout the Territory.” The executive order follows a recommendation from VIPD Commissioner Mario Brooks based on the department’s operational needs through the conclusion of St. John Celebration activities. “Our district chiefs now have the additional support they need to push our crime-reduction strategies to the next level,” Commissioner Brooks said. “Law-abiding citizens throughout the Virgin Islands will see a heightened police presence meant to reassure them. Those intent on disrupting the peace of our islands should expect swift, coordinated and resolute action. Our resolve is clear.” Peace officers from the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs, Department of Planning and Natural Resources, Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services, Department of Justice and Virgin Islands Lottery will be available for temporary assignment under the police commissioner. The police commissioner will consult with the heads of the participating agencies to coordinate schedules and assignments while minimizing impacts on essential government services. During the temporary deployment, the assigned officers will operate under the immediate command of the police commissioner. “By coordinating personnel across the executive branch, we are giving VIPD greater flexibility to address heightened public safety needs while maintaining clear leadership, accountability and continuity of service,” Governor Bryan said. “This is a unified government effort to support law enforcement and protect our communities.” Virgin Islands law authorizes the governor, upon the recommendation of the police commissioner, to temporarily reassign executive branch peace officers when additional assistance is required for specific police operations. Personnel costs will remain with each officer’s employing agency, consistent with the executive order. The temporary deployment will conclude July 12. Governor Bryan said the action reflects the administration’s continued commitment to strengthening interagency cooperation and ensuring that the government can effectively direct its resources where they are most needed. “This deployment reflects a government working together to strengthen VIPD’s operational capacity, protect our residents, visitors and businesses, and support the officers serving on the front lines of public safety,” Governor Bryan said. ### TAGS No tags CATEGORIES Uncategorized Previous Next Comments are closed © 2026 Government of the United States Virgin Islands.