Virgin Islands Police Department

Summary:

In March 2004, the DOJ Civil Rights Division opened an investigation into the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD). In October 2005, the Division issued a letter identifying needed reforms to VIPD’s general policies and training; use of force policies, including those governing specific types of force; use of force reporting systems; use of force investigation and review; vehicle pursuits; conditions in police lock-ups and holding cells; internal complaint systems; officer disciplinary systems; and internal supervision systems, including the creation of an early intervention system. In March 2009, the parties entered into a consent decree, which remains in effect.

Fast Facts

Case Status: Ongoing
City and State: Fredricksted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
Year Initiated: 2004
Year Closed: Ongoing


Case Documents

Document Title PDF Link
Technical Assistance Letter (2005) PDF
Complaint (2008) PDF
Consent Decree (2009) PDF
Order (2010) PDF