In Independence message, Commissioner calls for ‘Peace to reign in SVG’
SVG 44th Independence Anniversary : By Mr. Enville Williams Commissioner of Police (Ag)
2023-10-24 16:17:45 - VI News Staff
My fellow Vincentians, as we commemorate the Forty-Fourth (44th) Anniversary of Political Independence from Great Britain, I extend warmest greetings and congratulations to you on behalf of the Gazetted Officers, and other ranks of the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) and is Auxiliary Force. The RSVGPF is one of the many institutions that we inherited from Great Britain. It remains one of the oldest organizations in SVG, established in 1834. Based on its history, the RSVGPF started with just three (3) divisions – each division was staffed by one (1) Sergeant and four (4) men. Besides maintaining law and order, some of the police force’s duties back then included: –
Assistance with administration/supervision of excise duty on rum.
Collection of Customs duty and registration of births.
Assist with mail, poor relief distribution, and controlling district telephone exchanges.
Today, the responsibilities are far greater and diverse. The RSVGPF is much more sophisticated, better equipped, and trained to protect and serve the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines with its 1087 members. Very soon, another 115 officers will be added to its ranks after this current batch of recruits graduate from training.
I am very humbled to have been appointed to the high and consequential office of Commissioner of Police (in an acting capacity). I pledge to you with every fiber of my being, to do my best to uphold the traditions and ideals that are associated with the office; to maintain law and order, and to preserve the Public’s Peace without fear or favor, malice or ill-will to anyone.