OFFICIAL AGENDA – REVISED I — July 16, 2026
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. OFFICIAL AGENDA – REVISED I 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. Invited Testifier(s): BLOCK II The Committee on Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety will receive an update on the operations of the V.I. …
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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. OFFICIAL AGENDA – REVISED I 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. Invited Testifier(s): 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. Honorable Wynnie Testamark Director V.I. Bureau of Corrections Page | 2 Invited Testifier(s): 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 (Sponsored by: Senator Kenneth L. Gittens) Invited Testifier(s): 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. (Sponsored by: Senator Kenneth L. Gittens) Invited Testifier(s): Honorable Mario Brooks Commissioner V.I. Police Department Honorable Wynnie Testamark Director V.I. Bureau of Corrections Honorable Wynnie Testamark Director V.I. Bureau of Corrections Honorable Gordon Rhea, Esq. Attorney General of the Virgin Islands Virgin Islands Department of Justice 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 Page | 3 Block IV Bill No. 36-0242 - 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. (Sponsored by: Senator Alma Francis Heyliger) Invited Testifier(s): 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. (Sponsored by: Senator Angel L. Bolques, Jr.) Invited Testifier(s): cc: All Senators Legislative Staff Media Honorable Vincent L. Roberts Commissioner V.I. Department of Sports, Parks & Recreation Honorable Mario Brooks Commissioner V.I. Police Department Honorable Mario Brooks Commissioner V.I. Police Department Ms. Denise Gomes Occupant Protection Program Manager Virgin Islands Office of Highway Safety