16 chapters · 415 sections in this title.
23 V.I.C. § 1 Duties of Police Commissioner
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The Police Commissioner shall protect persons and property; maintain and preserve public order; prevent, detect and repress crime; and, within the sphere of his authority, enforce obedience to the laws, and to rules and regulations issued in pursuance of law, throughout the Virgi…
23 V.I.C. § 10 Citizenship qualification of members of police force; age
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(a) Applicants for enlistment in the police force shall be citizens of the United States and residents of the Virgin Islands. Foreign born applicants who meet the citizenship requirements shall furnish proof of such citizenship before they shall be recommended for appointment. (b…
23 V.I.C. § 11 Temporary suspension of members
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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Police Commissioner may temporarily suspend any member of the police force for misconduct, dereliction of duty or violation of rules and regulations. Such suspension may be appealed to the Government Employees Service Commission, bu…
23 V.I.C. § 14 Police force organization
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Members of the police force may organize and form associations among themselves for their mutual improvement. No such organization or association shall be incorporated with any other organization or association without the consent of the Governor.