VIPD Celebrates National Crime Prevention Month

Police Commissioner Delroy Richardson urges drivers to be careful.
Police Commissioner Delroy Richardson urges drivers to be careful.

The National Crime Prevention Council has designated October Crime Prevention Month. This year, the theme is “Celebrating communities that are making a difference.” The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Crime Prevention Bureau will acknowledge and celebrate the practice of crime prevention, while promoting awareness of important issues such as victimization, volunteerism and creating safer, more caring communities.

Territory-wide, the Crime Prevention Bureau has outlined a host of activities that it will be conducting throughout the month and beyond.