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4 Merseyside Police Officers heading to
British Virgin Islands to help with Relief Efforts
MERSEYSIDE Police Officers have flown to the British
Virgin Islands (BVI) as part of the international relief effort following the
devastation left by Hurricane Irma. More than 120 people were killed when
Hurricane Irma hit the Caribbean in August and thousands of people have been
left homeless and without basics such as food and clean water. We are told that
4 Merseyside Police Officers; 2 Constables, a Sergeant and a Chief Inspector;
will form part of a North West contingent of Police Officers who are the latest
to fly out and assist on the hurricane hit islands.
The 4 departed on Friday, 20 October 2017, from RAF Brize Norton, in
co-operation with the Ministry of Defence. Whilst there they will work with the
Local Police Force to maintain law and order, as well as helping to find missing
people including British Nationals. All the officers have volunteered their own
time and will work up to 12 hour shifts for up to 4 weeks.
Deputy Chief Constable Carl Foulkes said:- "Nobody could fail to be moved
by the images of the devastation left after Hurricane Irma hit the Caribbean, 2
months ago and the people who were left homeless and destitute. Our Officers
have volunteered to give up their own time to fly out to the British Virgin
Islands to offer their help and share their invaluable experience as Police
Officers. Whilst there they will be supporting the BVI Police and Military
colleagues in returning stability to the islands and provide reassurance and
support to those who have been directly affected. I have no doubt that they will
have to face some difficult and challenging circumstances, but I am confident
that they will bring a wealth of experience and professionalism to the task in
the weeks ahead."
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