The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is preparing to launch a new initiative across the Hanover Division that will provide counselling and support to students affected by trauma, particularly those exposed to violence or the loss of loved ones. The programme, titled ‘Operation Grief Relief’, will be introduced during Child Month in May and is expected to be implemented across the...

The Guanaboa Vale Police in St. Catherine on Thursday (April 30) spearheaded a community clean-up exercise in Dark Hole, Kitson Town, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen community engagement and improve environmental conditions. The initiative brought together police personnel, residents, and other stakeholders who worked collaboratively to remove accumulated garbage, with support from the Councillor for the Red Hills...

Domestic disputes and interpersonal conflicts have emerged as the leading causes of murders in Westmoreland, prompting the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to intensify conflict resolution interventions across the parish. Operations Officer for the Division, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Jordaine Allen, said the shift marks a notable change in serious crimes. He noted that the Division is strengthening collaboration with...

Executive Director of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Paula Fletcher, is urging motorists to stay attentive while driving, warning that distracted driving poses a serious threat to motorists and pedestrians alike. Speaking at a Think Tank hosted by the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) in Kingston on April 28, Mrs. Fletcher explained that distracted driving refers to any activity that...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says institutional frameworks are in place to oversee, monitor, and evaluate the conduct of public servants and police officers. These include the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM), the Office of the Public Defender, the Financial Investigation Division (FID), and the Integrity Commission. “They are designed to...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has strengthened its operational capacity in Westmoreland with additional personnel and equipment, while intensifying efforts to combat praedial larceny across the parish. During a recent meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar, Operations Officer for the Division, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Jordaine Allen, said 29 new officers have been deployed in the parish....

Ninety-four per cent of Jamaicans who provide information on criminal activities to the police do so without compensation. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said the data indicates that citizens are playing an active role in making Jamaica safer, pointing out that it is not solely about the financial incentives. “They are...