
-Rosemary Cindy Rosan says if the VI has to lock down under a police state it should
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– Tola Radio VI co-host Rosemary Cindy Rosan has called for increased stop-and-search operations by police in the Virgin Islands (VI) to deal with the territory’s growing gun-related crimes.
The often controversial Rosan made the calls while hosting ‘Da Morning Braff’ radio show on November 7, 2023, on Tola Radio 100.5 FM.
Ms Rosan, shortly after expressing fear of police carrying guns, said she believed the VI is out of control and a police state scenario is the best way forward.
“I believe that we need some stops and checks right now. The level at which guns are on the BVI streets, and I am not on the streets and I know, we need stop and search like crazy. I’m not saying go into people’s houses. I don’t feel violating people like that should be the answer.”
Too much gun freedom in VI – Rosan
She said the stop-and-search operations should come as part of more police presence in the VI.
“You can’t tell me that we have this kind of freedom on our street that you come out of a club, and somebody could be just right there. You get an argument, and they take you out?
“How did you get so comfortable walking around our streets with guns? There needs to be zero tolerance and right at this point, I don’t care how we get there,” she said.
Rosan reiterated that the VI needs “a little police state” happening at the moment to bring crime under control.
The Virgin Islands has recorded 6 fatal shootings so far for 2023.