In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week.
Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.
The Virgin Islands Police Department will be commemorating this year’s Police Week with the following events starting on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
VIPD POLICE WEEK CALENDAR 2022
St. Croix
Monday, May 16, 2022: Motorcade to Gravesite visits – Line up at 7:00 a.m., at Patrick Sweeney Headquarters Parking lot Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony at 10:00 a.m., at the Police Pavilion.
Tuesday, May 17, 2022: Ancilmo Marshall Command Open House at 11:00 a.m.,
Wednesday, May 18, 2022: Special Operations Bureau Open House at 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 19, 2022: Candlelight Vigil at Ann Abrahamson Marine Facility at 6:00 p.m.
Friday, May 20, 2022: Wilbur Francis Command Open House at 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, May 21, 2022: Annual Pig Roast hosted by CIB and Reminiscing with the Retirees at Altona Lagoon at 11:00 a.m.
ST. THOMAS
Sunday, May 15th, 2022: 9:00 a.m. Church Service at Nisky Moravian Church. 3:00 p.m., Peace Officers Memorial Parade from Griffith Park to Fort Christian Lot.
Monday, May 16, 2022: Open House at Zone A, C, & D and Youth Outreach with Basketball, Skateboarding, and Grilling. At Annas Retreat Basketball Court.
Tuesday, May 17, 2022: 7:00 p.m., Baseball Game Night at Joseph Aubain Ball Park Frenchtown VIPD vs. VIFS.
Wednesday, May 18, 2022: 7:00 p.m., to 10:00 p.m. Bowling Competition Night at Chicken & Bowling.
Thursday, May 19, 2022: Community Outreach Day. Meet and greet members of the community.
Friday, May 20, 2022: Civilian Day Employee’s Breakfast Zone A
Saturday, May 21, 2022: 6: 00 p.m, Family Night at Fort Christian Parking Lot. Sip & Paint.
