crime in usvi

for carry permits, you need to own a business or i guess be in a profession that allows you to use ( cop, fbi etc.) not sure who else is entitiled.

There you go>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

454. Persons who may be licensed to carry firearms

A firearm may be lawfully had, possessed, borne, transported or carried in the Virgin Islands by the following persons, provided a license for such purpose has been issued by the Commissioner in accordance with the provisions of this chapter:

(1) An officer or employee of the Government of the Virgin Islands in cases where such license, in the judgment of the Commissioner, should be issued to such officer or employee by reason of the duties of his position;

(2) An agent, messenger or other employee of a common carrier, bank or business firm, whose duties require him to protect money, valuables or other property in the discharge of his duties; And provided, That the employer of such person shall have justified to the satisfaction of the Commissioner the need for the issuance of the license;

(3) A person having a bona fide residence or place of business within the Virgin Islands, who established to the satisfaction of the Commissioner that he has good reason to fear death or great injury to his person or property, or who establishes any other proper reason for carrying a firearm, and the circumstances of the case, established by affidavit of the applicant and of at least two credible persons, demonstrate the need for such license;

(4) A person licensed to and actively engaged in the business of manufacturing, repairing or dealing in firearms in the Virgin Islands, or the agents or representatives of any such person, having necessity to handle or use firearms in the usual or ordinary course of business;

(5) With respect to a rifle or a shotgun a person possessing a valid and current Virgin Islands hunting license.

—Amended July 11, 1968, No. 2279, § 1, Sess. L. 1968, Pt. II, p. 209.

§ 453. Persons who may lawfully carry firearms

(a) The following persons, in the discharge of their official duties, and in accordance with and subject to the conditions and restrictions imposed by the laws and regulations applicable to their conduct, may lawfully have, possess, bear, transport and carry firearms in the Virgin Islands:

(1) Members of the Armed Forces of the United States or of the organized reserves.

(2) Officers and employees of the United States duly authorized by Federal law to carry firearms.

(3) Persons employed in fulfilling defense contracts with the United States Government or agencies thereof where possession or use of firearms is necessary under the provisions of such contracts.

(4) Members of the police force of the Virgin Islands, marshals, or other duly authorized peace officers.

(5) Penitentiary and jail wardens and guards.

(b) The persons authorized by subsection (a) of this section lawfully to have, possess, bear, transport and carry firearms shall obtain such weapons and ammunition therefor only through the duly authorized officers or heads of their respective services or departments.

—Amended July 11, 1968, No. 2279, § 1, Sess. L. 1968, Pt. II, p. 209.

So they wound not honor my Tn carry permit?

http://www.vipd.gov.vi/main/main.aspx
Here is the web site for the Police Dept. Give them a call

Honestly, people who claim that the crime in STX isn't any worse than many areas of the US are deluding themselves. The fact is, crime is DEFINITELY worse here. But, not enough to make it a place to avoid. It's so fun here that it's worth the increased risk, at least for me.

In the 10 years I've been here, just about everyone I know has had some kind of run-in with crime, many times violent crime, including myself. That doesn't happen nearly as much on the mainland, even in inner-city neighborhoods. People in the US live in RELATIVE poverty, many people in the VI live in ABSOLUTE poverty. There is a difference, and it's a big one.

many many people who live in the us live in ABSOLUTE POVERTY. I personally thing poverty in the states is worse than here.

Well I've been away for a while, deservedly, for insulting Islander. I was quite drunk that night, please forgive me, Islander.

I can't pass up the revival of this thread, which I consider to be a turning point for this board:

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islandjoan
Re: crime in usvi
April 05, 2006 10:25AM
I don't know why so many folks are against noone! He is stating a lot of facts and people need to know what's going on. One of these days, an innocent bystander (if it hasn't happened already) will get caught in the crossfire while at the beach, or at the gas station, or wherever, since these gang criminals are shooting at will, in broad daylight, whenever they see a rival that they want to kill. Once an innocent bystander gets killed, then it won't be so easy for everyone to say "just stay out of bad areas and don't stay out late" and you won't be a victim.

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So it has gone from 41 per 100,000 in 2005 to what appears to be at least 60+ per 100,000 this year, including a tourist teen-ager being shot on a safari bus coming from Coki beach.

Can I say, "I told you so four years ago" now?

NoOne,

Since that tourist was shot do you see any difference in the police force? Are they taking care of these criminals and trying to get them
off the streets?

The police in the VI are inept at best. There are a few good eggs but the majority lack ambition, motivation, education and policing skills. There is very poor major crime solving ability and virtually no petty crime solution. This is absolutely not an indictment against everyone in VIPD nor in the Virgin Islands. It's just a fact and a result of nepotism, a poor educational system (where else can you get LE officers?) and compensation. You're not going to get Oxford grads with a desire to deal with uneducated people (the majority of criminals) while wearing a bulletproof vest in 80-90 degree heat 365 days a year. That leaves us with a 3rd world criminal justice system.

THEN there are the judges... I've seen some incredibly insane rulings in my life but NEVER as bad as here. This is the only place I know of where you can get caught with an assault weapon and get off with a hand slap.

OK... Tirade over. Despite these facts, the VI CAN be a safe place to live, vacation and work. Simply thinking through the criminal elements motivations and acting in opposite will likely keep you safe and secure. You wouldn’t walk down a deserted street under Chicago’s North Loop at night, why are people surprised when they get mugged here when they do it?

Crime is out of control everywhere. The VI is no different and until we can get a conservative element in public office and in the judicial system that will take a VERY hard line on crime, things will never change.

Crime is NOT "out of control everywhere"
Crime stats have been going down in MOST places throughout the USA.
Things have changed a lot, including mandatory sentencing, record prison populations, and improved policing.
But...if you've read Freakanomics, you know that the reason is in part due to access to abortion (not kidding).

The increases here in the USVI attest to why crime is going DOWN in the states.
Too many young men born to poor single mothers + poor policing/justice system.
That, and a culture which sees conspiracy as the reason for existing conditions. Witness the voting machine uproar.

The problem begins with school dropouts, that have no basic skills that lime all day and think of ways to live without work then it escalates from there. The law should be followed as written and real punishment handed down for crimes against people and the government, not a slap on the wrist because someone is related to somebody. Decriminalize marijuana so the police can concentrate on real crime instead of dime bag busts that never go anywhere and wastes the police and the courts time.

The proposed new police stations are a good start so is the proposal to have patrols in housing communities. Keeping the bush cut down helps too.