Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government continues to strengthen the partnership with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). “For too long, this partnership has suffered under the weight of uninvestment, misalignment, and mistrust. We are determined to change that, not through rhetoric but through real and tangible effect,” the Minister said. “I feel comfortable and pleased...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is strengthening the fight against praedial larceny, through the introduction of Agricultural Wardens. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, reported that 243 candidates have already successfully completed their written exams, physical assessments, background checks and fingerprinting and are now awaiting medical exams, to be included in the programme. “We will welcome our first Wardens...

     

The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) will be playing its part on Labour Day by conducting beautification work at the entity’s main office at 5A West Avenue, Kingston Gardens. PCOA’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Otarah Byfield Nugent, told JIS News that the activities will focus on building team synergy and camaraderie while observing their environment in keeping with the themes...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reminding members of the public to exercise extreme caution when attempting a citizen’s arrest. Under the law, a private citizen can hold a suspect in a felony matter until the police arrive. This can occur if the person has witnessed someone committing a felony or has already committed a felony. Addressing the topic on...

Over the last decade, the Government has tripled the national security budget to equip law-enforcement personnel with the tools, training and resources needed to apprehend criminals, improve public order, and build safer communities. Addressing the recent opening of Guardsman Cyber Intelligence Security Operations Centre (SOC), 14-16 Balmoral Avenue, in Kingston, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that...

The Ministry of National Security has made strategic and sustained investments in the digital modernization of Jamaica’s law enforcement infrastructure, since 2020. “Nearly $1.5 billion has been invested in… ICT (Information and communication technology) devices… and close to $2 billion in the upgrade, expansion and enhancement of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) radio and data communications infrastructure,” Chief Technical Director,...