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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says his Ministry is working to put strategies in place to enable quick and efficient intelligence gathering to assist in crime-fighting. “We have to begin to amend our legislation, where necessary, to … Continued
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Ministry will continue to enhance the technological capabilities of the police. He said plans are afoot to integrate mobile applications, closed-circuit television (CCTV) technology, geographic information system (GIS) and digital … Continued
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, is reporting that the operational activities associated with the enhanced security measures in sections of St. James, West Kingston and St. Catherine have resulted in significant crime reduction in those areas. The … Continued
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Act is to be reviewed. The legislation, which was passed in 2017, is aimed at curbing crime through security-force … Continued
The Ministry of National Security, through the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) will be targeting boys aged eight to 15, in order to reduce the likelihood of these youngsters becoming involved in gang-related activities. “The programme (CSJP) will transition … Continued
Residents of St. James are to be the first beneficiaries of an Integrated Social Intervention Strategy and Action Plan, as part of the Government’s crime-prevention strategy. This strategy will be pursued by the application of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design … Continued
Cabinet is to receive the contract for implementation of the Infrastructure Improvement Project in Denham Town and surrounding communities in St. Andrew South, by July 2018. This was disclosed by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, as he addressed … Continued
The Ministry of National Security is in talks with the Moneague College towards establishing a faculty for the advanced training of police officers. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate … Continued
The Government will be moving with deliberate effort to advance reform of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Making his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 12, National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, … Continued
The Traffic and Highway Patrol Division and the Motorised Patrol Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be merged to form a new entity called the Public Safety and Traffic Management Branch (PSTMB). It will have primary responsibility for … Continued
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security has been charged to work along with the Ministry of Health and the University Hospital of the West Indies, to establish a protocol on how policemen injured in the line of … Continued
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says establishment of the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) as an independent body will help to address corruption within the society. The Senate, on June 8, approved the MOCA Bill, … Continued
The Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in Mount Salem, St James and Denham Town in West Kingston will be extended by a further 60 days. The House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 12) approved two Resolutions for the extensions, which … Continued
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government will intensify strategies geared towards combatting the illegal trafficking of weapons and ammunition into the country and to protect the lives of Jamaicans. “We are moving with concerted effort … Continued
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) will introduce online tracking for firearm applications during this financial year. Dr. Chang made the announcement during his presentation in the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the … Continued
Mr. Speaker, I would first like to thank the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness for the confidence he has placed in me, by entrusting me with portfolio responsibility for the National Security of ourScountry. I acknowledge my colleagues … Continued
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, says projects being implemented by the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) have proven to be sustainable and have contributed to savings. He cited the Agricultural Self-Sufficiency Programme, which … Continued
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, has called on heads of correctional services in the Caribbean to work more closely to transform the delivery of service and the lives of inmates. Addressing the Association … Continued
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says Jamaica’s best hope of significantly reducing crime hinges on a positively engaged youth population. Addressing recruits and senior officers at the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) graduation ceremony in Moneague, St. … Continued
Jamaica will host the 12th conference of the Association of Caribbean Heads of Corrections and Prison Services (ACHCPS) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston from June 11-14, 2018. It is being held under theme ‘Transforming Prisons and Correctional Services for … Continued