Government of  
The Virgin Islands of the United States 
 
VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT 
OFFICE OF THE POLICE COMMISSIONER 
   Mario M. Brooks 
Police Commissioner                        
Facsimile (340) 715-5517 St. Thomas     (340) 778-2373 St. Croix    (340) 776-6236 St. John 
 
 
Police Operations and 
Administrative Services 
#45 Mars Hill, Frederiksted 
St. Croix, U.S.V.I.  00840 
(340)778-2211 
 
Alexander Farrelly Justice Complex 
Charlotte Amalie 
St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.  00802 
(340)774-2310 
 
Leander Jurgen Command 
Cruz Bay 
St. John, U.S.V.I.  00830 
(340)693-8880 
 
 
March 23, 2026 
 
 
Honorable Members of the 36th Legislature 
Legislature of the Virgin Islands 
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802 
 
 
RE: Bill No. 36-0115 
 
 
Dear Honorable Senator Avery L. Lewis,  
 
Please accept this letter as my sincere apology for my absence and kindly excuse my 
inability to appear before you to provide testimony on Bill No. 36-0115, due to 
unforeseen circumstances beyond my control. 
 
On behalf of the U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department, I would like to express our 
appreciation for the opportunity to participate in the legislative process regarding this 
important measure. Although I was unable to be present in person, I wish to make clear 
that the Virgin Islands Police Department has always supported, and will continue to 
support, the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs in enforcement efforts 
applicable to this bill, just as we have done in the past. 
 
The Virgin Islands Police Department recognizes the importance of measures intended to 
preserve public safety, maintain order, and address businesses that may create 
nuisances, threaten safety, or disturb the peace within our communities. We remain 
committed to working collaboratively with our partner agencies to ensure that laws 
enacted for the protection and well-being of our residents are effectively enforced. 
 
Thank you again for extending the opportunity for the Virgin Islands Police Department 
to be heard on this matter. We value the work of the 36th Legislature and look forward to 
further conversations and continued collaboration that will aid in building a better U.S. 
Virgin Islands for all. 
 
 
Respectfully, 
 
 
Sean A. Santos, Sr. 
Acting Police Commissioner 
U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department