With the hurricane season upon us in the territory, the Virgin Islands Police Department, in a press release, encourages citizens to sign up for VIPD Alerts for real-time pertinent safety notifications.
According to the release, the VIPD uses the Everbridge platform, and citizens can choose to opt-in to notifications for missing persons, school lockdowns, Be On the Look Out (BOLOs), wanted suspects, serious threats to the community, etc.
These alerts are optional, and notifications will only be sent to citizens who choose to submit their location and contact information. Citizens can visit https://member.everbridge.net/index/1569557143617553 to sign-up for alerts. To opt-in to alerts, citizens will need to: Submit their address along with the delivery method they choose to be alerted by (email, SMS text, phone).
People may also opt out of notifications at any time by removing their contact information. The VIPD appreciates the community’s support in being vigilant as these mass notifications are disseminated for public knowledge and awareness.
For more information, contact the VIPD’s Communication Office at (340)201-7477 or (340)513-9321.
