JCF Gets More Vehicles

The fleet of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been boosted with the acquisition of 143 new vehicles to enhance the operational capabilities of the Force.

The vehicles, representing an investment of approximately $570 million by the Government, comprise 71 pick-up trucks, 70 motorcycles and two heavy-duty trucks for the school of driver training.

They were handed over by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horce Chang, during a ceremony at the Office of the Commissioner of Police in St. Andrew, on April 9.

Addressing the ceremony, Dr. Chang said the Government remains committed to providing members of the force with the tools they need to execute their duties and maintain the security gains that have been achieved.

“We are not going to digress, divert and move away from our policies. And we’re going to give the police the support it requires to maintain the gains they have made. The country needs that reassurance and so do the men and women out there,” he said.

Furthermore, he said the asset management programme forms part of the continued transformation of the Force.

“We are in the process of acquiring an asset management programme which will not only deal with vehicles; so, when you say asset management you have tracking and mapping, but we want to provide an effective system to manage all the assets of the Force,” he added.

Highlighting the importance of the investment, Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake, said the JCF is evolving, becoming more agile, more responsive, and more effective.

“With each investment in our fleet, our technology, and in our people, we are shaping the police force that Jamaica truly deserves,” he said, in remarks delivered by Senior Communications Strategist, JCF, Senior Superintendent of Police, Dennis Brooks.

Meanwhile, he noted that stronger fleet-management protocols, including real-time tracking, scheduled preventive maintenance, and stricter accountability measures have been implemented.

“Every vehicle in this fleet is a resource for national security, and we have taken decisive steps to ensure that they are well-maintained and utilised responsibly. The officers who operate these vehicles are expected to uphold the highest standards of care, ensuring that they remain in optimal condition for as long as possible and so, to the officers who will be entrusted with these vehicles, your duty is clear – maintain them, use them responsibly, and let them be tools of service and protection,” he said.

Furthermore, he noted that the more than 170 vehicles that have been added to the Force’s fleet since fiscal year 2025/26 are a significant investment in its operational readiness.

“It is an investment in ensuring that we are equipped to effectively respond to citizens’ calls for service and to reassure the people of Jamaica,” he said.