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VIPD NEWS RELEASE - 070923-219 
For Immediate Media Distribution 
 
July 9, 2023  
 
Promotional Swear-In Ceremony for New Police Lieutenants on St. Croix 
 
St. Croix, USVI - The Virgin Islands Police Department held a swearing in ceremony on Friday, July 
7, 2023, for newly promoted Police Lieutenants in the St. Croix District. This ceremony was held at 
the VI Superior Court St. Croix by the Honorable Judge Yolan Brow Ross.  
  
Promoted to Police Lieutenant: 
SERGEANT CYNTHIA FRANCIS 
SERGEANT ALEXANDER MOORHEAD, IV 
 
Police Commissioner Ray A. Martinez told family members and well-wishers of the newly promoted 
Lieutenants: 
 
“It is a big deal moving throughout the ranks to be able to acquire the positions in order to lead this 
department. It is no longer about being physical, now it is more cerebral, intellectual. I have the 
utmost confidence that you are going to lead and lead well.” 
 
Congratulations to the Police Lieutenants Cynthia Francis and Alexander Moorhead, IV. 
 
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