Free Press Sports DeskFirst U.S. Virgin Islands Female CAC Boxing MedalistST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) is calling on community members, law enforcement personnel, and local sports fans to join in a hero’s welcome for Officer Cindy Claudio upon her return to the territory on Sunday, August 9. Officer Claudio captured a bronze medal in the Women’s 65kg division at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. “This is a tremendous moment not only for Officer Claudio, but for the Virgin Islands and the Virgin Islands Police Department,” said Commissioner Brooks. “Officer Claudio has demonstrated the same discipline, courage, commitment, and determination that we ask of every member of this Department. She stepped into the ring carrying the pride of the Virgin Islands, and she left the competition having made history.