The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is intensifying efforts to reduce road fatalities to below 300 this year. Commanding Officer for the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Senior Superintendent Lloyd Darby, said the police are pursuing several strategies aimed at significantly reducing deaths resulting from road collisions. “Last year we ended with 374 deaths on our roads, which was...

The Westmoreland Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has initiated division-wide professional training for police personnel as part of efforts to strengthen interactions between officers and members of the public. Operations Officer for the Division, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Jordaine Allen, made the disclosure during the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, in Savanna-la-Mar, on May 14....

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is encouraging persons to support their Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics. The LETR is the number-one grassroots fundraiser and public awareness for Special Olympics globally and locally, which caters to athletes who are intellectually challenged by giving them an opportunity to participate in several sporting disciplines. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service...

More than 200 residents, police personnel and their family members from St. Ann received free medical attention on May 15, as the Welfare Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) hosted its Health and Wellness Fair at the St. Ann Parish Library in St. Ann’s Bay. The event, which lasted from 10:00 a.m. into the afternoon, drew a steady crowd...

The Westmoreland Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is expanding its ‘Beat the Streets’ initiative as part of efforts to strengthen relationships between the police and communities across the parish. Operations Officer for the Division, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Jordaine Allen, explained that the initiative is designed to increase engagement among police officers, stakeholders, and residents, while addressing...

Acting Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Oral Henry has hailed customs officers as front-line protectors of the nation’s borders. He noted that the officers play a crucial role in safeguarding national security and economic stability by preventing illegal and prohibited items from entering the country. “Customs with border security is one of the most important fields in the public service....

Motorists are being urged to avoid distracted driving, warning that the practice continues to contribute to crashes and fatalities on the nation’s roads. Commanding Officer for the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Senior Superintendent Lloyd Darby, made the plea at a recent JIS Think Tank. He said the use of cellular phones while...