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02-13-2026 Committee on Homeland Security and Public Safety

The 36th Legislature’s Committee on Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety is meeting on Friday, February 13, 2026, in the Frits E. Lawaetz Conference Room on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands to consider the following official agenda. BLOCK I The Committee on Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety will receive an update on the operations of the Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services, including but not limited to: Staffing, staff safety, overtime and merger of the Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services Long-term plans for staffing recruitment and retention, improvement of facilities, and strategic initiatives Update on equipment purchases and replacement Conditions and readiness of fire and medical apparatus and vehicles Invited Testifier: Mr. Antonio Stevens, Director, VI Fire and Emergency Medical Services BLOCK II The Committee on Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety will receive an update on the operations of the V.I. Police Department to include but not limited to the following: Status of the federal consent decree. Changes in operational and investigative focus. Changes to staffing levels and patrol schedules. Status of the camera system. Current initiatives or special operations targeting recent crime trends. Invited Testifier: Honorable Mario Brooks, Commissioner, VI Police Department BLOCK III Bill No. 36-0139 An act amending title 31 Virgin Islands Code to assess civil liability for destruction or damage to government property through wilful or negligent acts. Invited Testifiers: Honorable Mario Brooks, Commissioner, V.I. Police Department Honorable Gordon Rhea, Esq., V.I. Attorney General, V.I. Department of Justice Honorable Lisa Alejandro, Commissioner, V.I. Department of Property and Procurement BLOCK IV Bill No. 36-0144 An act amending title 14 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 113 to define and prohibit assault rifles, ban suppressors and silencers, require safety training for licensed rifles and shotgun holders; prohibit large-capacity magazines and prevent the illegal sales of firearms, firearm accessories and ammunition. Invited Testifiers: Honorable Mario Brooks, Commissioner Virgin Islands Police Department Honorable Gordon Rhea, Esq., VI Attorney General, VI Department of Justice Mr. Ehren Henderson, Former Gun Shop Owner, St. Thomas Mr. Luis Valdes, Florida State Director, Southeast Regional Director, Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands Director of Outreach, Co-Chair Fuerza 2A, National Spokesman, Gun Owners of America Mr. Kosei Ohno, Founder, VI Safe Gun Owners Mr. John Canegata, Owner, D&J’s Shooting Gallery, LLC, St. Croix Bill No. 36-0151 An act amending title 23 Virgin Islands Code regarding the illegal possession of machine guns and machine gun conversion devices. Invited Testifiers: Honorable Mario Brooks, Commissioner, VI Police Department Honorable Gordon Rhea, Esq., VI Attorney General, VI Department of Justice Mr. Moleto Smith, Director, VI Law Enforcement Planning Commission Mr. Antonio Emanuel, Director, VI Office of Gun Violence Prevention Mr. Luis Valdes, Florida State Director, Southeast Regional Director, Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands Director of Outreach, Co-Chair Fuerza 2A, National Spokesman, Gun Owners of America