The V.I. Police Department has its own theme song, "Don’t Run, Don’t Hide," which advises local criminals not to bother trying to get away because the police will get them.
The song was written by local musicians for the action documentary “VI Cops,” which documents a night in the life of Saturated Patrol officers. It is about a minute and a half long and written and produced by Fusion Band, local Band-O-Rama and Road March Champions.
“VI Cops” is aired on the government access channel and has the nationally known “Bad Boys” theme accompanying the live action. However, in order for the documentary to have its own local flavor, Fusion Band manager Jerry Viale was asked to make a jingle.
Viale, who said he is a big fan of "VI Cops," agreed right away. He created the song, giving it a catchy reggae rhythm and a strong anti-violence message.
"VI Cops" aired several times in December.
VIPD Commissioner Novelle E. Francis Jr. said he likes the new theme song a lot, and anticipates it will be another source of pride for the officers and for the community.
“After all, we may be the only police department in the entire world with its own theme song,” the commissioner noted.
Francis said a second "VI Cops" will be filmed in the near future.
He said the public has praised the show, saying that they now have a better understanding of what officers are faced with every night as they patrol the community. He said the show improves the VIPD’s relationship with the community and is another effective method of community policing.
