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Serving officers and applicants seeking to join His Majesty’s Prison Service, His Majesty’s Customs and the Department of Immigration will undergo vetting under a new agreement with the United Kingdom’s Home Office.
Governor of the Virgin Islands His Excellency Daniel Pruce signed the Outsourcing Agreement, clearing the way for the vetting process established under the Service Commissions Act to move forward.
According to the Governor’s Office, the agreement represents a major step towards strengthening integrity, accountability and public confidence across the three key public service departments.
It follows extensive engagement involving the Governor’s Office, Public Service Commission, Attorney General’s Chambers, UK Home Office and the affected agencies.
Vetting is a standard procedure used in law enforcement, border security and other sensitive public service roles. It involves background and security-related checks intended to identify and manage risks associated with positions of trust.
“Strong institutions depend on public trust, and the people of the Virgin Islands rightly expect those serving in positions of trust to meet the highest standards,” Governor Pruce stated.
He said the agreement would support the implementation of the vetting arrangements established in law while strengthening accountability and public confidence.
“It is about protecting the public interest while supporting the many officers who serve the Virgin Islands with dedication and professionalism,” the Governor added.
Officers will shortly receive further information about the vetting process, including the steps required to submit their applications.
Governor of the Virgin Islands His Excellency Daniel Pruce signed the Outsourcing Agreement, clearing the way for the vetting process established under the Service Commissions Act to move forward.
According to the Governor’s Office, the agreement represents a major step towards strengthening integrity, accountability and public confidence across the three key public service departments.
It follows extensive engagement involving the Governor’s Office, Public Service Commission, Attorney General’s Chambers, UK Home Office and the affected agencies.
Vetting is a standard procedure used in law enforcement, border security and other sensitive public service roles. It involves background and security-related checks intended to identify and manage risks associated with positions of trust.
“Strong institutions depend on public trust, and the people of the Virgin Islands rightly expect those serving in positions of trust to meet the highest standards,” Governor Pruce stated.
He said the agreement would support the implementation of the vetting arrangements established in law while strengthening accountability and public confidence.
“It is about protecting the public interest while supporting the many officers who serve the Virgin Islands with dedication and professionalism,” the Governor added.
Officers will shortly receive further information about the vetting process, including the steps required to submit their applications.
How are police officers vetted? Why are we not hearing anything about that? Looks like anyone can be a police here!