Deputy Chief of Police, St. Thomas/Water Island District

Deputy Chief Melvin Venzen is a 24-year-veteran with the V.I. Police Department. Presently, he is Zone Commander of the Special Operations Bureau at the Bassanio David Command.

Venzen, who joined the VIPD in 1982, was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 1996. After 22 years of service Venzen retired in 2004 but was reinstated to active duty nine months after he retired. He is the only certified bomb squad leader in the VIPD.

Venzen is the recipient of a number of certificates of training, recognition and exceptional service awards.