V.I., BVI police departments agree to better DNA information sharing
Published: October 24, 2012
Font size: [A] [A] [A]
ST. THOMAS - The V.I. Police Department and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have struck a deal to expedite the sharing of DNA data in criminal cases.
"The ability to identify criminals through DNA evidence and to match DNA evidence across jurisdictions is an important step forward in preventing crime and apprehending criminals in the region, and as such, it is a vital tool for the U.S.V.I. Police Department," V.I. Police Commissioner Henry White Jr. said in emailed remarks.
We welcome user discussion on our site, under the following guidelines:
To comment you must first create a profile and sign-in with a verified DISQUS account or social network ID. Sign up here.
Comments in violation of the rules will be denied, and repeat violators will be banned. Please help police the community by flagging offensive comments for our moderators to review. By posting a comment, you agree to our full terms and conditions. Click here to read terms and conditions.
To comment you must first create a profile and sign-in with a verified DISQUS account or social network ID. Sign up here.
Comments in violation of the rules will be denied, and repeat violators will be banned. Please help police the community by flagging offensive comments for our moderators to review. By posting a comment, you agree to our full terms and conditions. Click here to read terms and conditions.
