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Director of Inspections at the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA), Andrew Beaumont, speaks to JIS News about the PCOA’s sensitisation sessions for its upcoming Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Competition.

PCOA Commences Sensitisation Sessions for TOPS Competition

The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) has commenced a series of sensitisation sessions across police divisions in Area 5 as part of preparations for the 2025 Transforming Our Police Services (TOPS) Competition. Director of Inspections at the PCOA, Andrew Beaumont,...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Green Acres Police Station, in St. Catherine on July 18. Others (from left) are President of the Green Acres Citizens Association, Dr. Vanessa White-Barrow; resident of the area, and Miss Universe finalist, Blaine Wilson; Commander of Area Five Police Division, Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Christopher Phillips; Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Karina Powell-Hood; and Minister of State, in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn.

Government Invests $90 Billion In National Security

Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Dr. Gary McKenzie, speaks at a handover ceremony for a new vehicle donated to the Pedro Plains Police Station, in St. Elizabeth, by the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), on Wednesday (July 16).

Head of PSTEB Welcomes Donation of Vehicle to Pedro Plains Police Station

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), congratulates the newly installed Custos Rotulorum of Hanover, the Hon. Lennox Anderson-Jackson, during the official installation ceremony held at Rusea's High School in Lucea on Thursday (July 17).

Hanoverians, You Should be Proud – PM

Head of Operations, Westmoreland Police Division, Deputy Superintendent of Police Kevin Francis, addresses the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar on Thursday (July 10).

Westmoreland Police Prepared to Respond During Hurricane Season

6 months ago National Security

INDECOM Records 1.47 Per Cent Decline in Complaints for 2024

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) recorded a 1.47 per cent decrease in complaints received in 2024, with the total falling to 1,071 compared to 1,087 in 2023. This is outlined in the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Economic and Social Survey Jamaica (ESSJ) 2024. The most prevalent categories of complaints received by INDECOM in 2024 were assault (566), discharge...

Assistant Commissioner of Police, Dr. Gary McKenzie

7 months ago National Security

JCF Receives Support to Strengthen Motorcycle Safety

The capacity of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to improve motorcycle safety is being bolstered under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with JN Foundation, Global Road Safety Partnership and FIA Foundation. The signing took place during the recent National Helmet Wearing Coalition (NHWC) Regional ‘Heads Up’ Think Tank held at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston. Under the two-year...

Officer in Charge of Operations for Westmoreland, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Kevin Francis, gives remarks during the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, in Savanna-la-Mar, on Thursday (July 10).

7 months ago National Security

Police Call on Citizens to Promote Peace and Civility

As the country moves closer to the next General Election, the police in Westmoreland are encouraging citizens and elected officials to promote peace and civility. The call comes from Officer in Charge of Operations in Westmoreland, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Kevin Francis, who was speaking at the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, on Thursday (July 10). “With...

7 months ago Foreign AffairsNational Security

PCOA Shines at CACOLE Conference

The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) is hailing as a success their recent participation in the Canadian Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (CACOLE) annual conference. The conference brought together practitioners in the field of civilian oversight from Canada and the Caribbean, including Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago. This year, for the first time, the PCOA was invited to...

Executive Director, Legal Aid Council, Dian Watson.

7 months ago JusticeNational Security

Police Stations to Be Provided With Updated Lists of LAC Duty Counsel

The Legal Aid Council (LAC) is taking steps to equip police stations with updated lists of Duty Counsels. A Duty Counsel is an attorney appointed to provide legal representation for individuals detained in police stations or lockups. “We want lawyers to be readily available to go to the police station and we want the police officers to have this list,...

Prime Minister and CARICOM Chair, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by President of the CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO), Gervase Warner (right), at a business forum breakfast held at Sandals Montego Bay in St. James on Tuesday (July 8). Also on hand to greet Dr. Holness are (from left) Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International, Adam Stewart, and President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Metry Seaga. The forum formed part of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, being held in Montego Bay from July 6 to 8.

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Prime Minister Emphasises Need for Strengthened Regional Security

Prime Minister and Chair of CARICOM, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has underscored the urgent need for strengthened regional security, emphasising that economic integration through the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) cannot succeed without a safe and stable environment. In his address during a business forum breakfast, held at Sandals Montego Bay in St. James, on July 8,...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) and other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders, listen as Jamaica

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PHOTOS: PM Tours JCF Expo with CARICOM Delegates

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) and other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders, listen as Jamaica's Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake (right), guides a tour of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Transformations, People and Quality Technology Expo 2.0 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Sunday (July 6). The exhibition, being held during...