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The new Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) for St. Elizabeth, Narda Simms, speaking at the monthly meeting of the St Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River on Thursday, June 11.
The new Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) for St. Elizabeth, Narda Simms, speaking at the monthly meeting of the St Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River on Thursday, June 11.

Three-Point Anti-Crime Strategy For St. Elizabeth

A three-point anti-crime strategy focused on public education, increased police presence and improved investigative capacity is being undertaken by the St. Elizabeth police. New Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in charge of the parish, Narda Simms, said that the crime-fighting...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP

Prime Minister’s Statement On the Shooting Death of Policemen by Criminals in Spanish Town St. Catherine
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in charge of Crime, Fitz Bailey.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in charge of Crime, Fitz Bailey.

Eleven Per Cent Drop In Major Crimes
Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson.
Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson.

SOES Effective In Driving Down Crime
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), listens to Superintendent at the Tamarind Farm Adult Correctional Centre in St. Catherine, Leslie Campbell, during a tour of the facility on June 2. At left is Commissioner of Corrections, Lt. Colonel Gary Rowe.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), listens to Superintendent at the Tamarind Farm Adult Correctional Centre in St. Catherine, Leslie Campbell, during a tour of the facility on June 2. At left is Commissioner of Corrections, Lt. Colonel Gary Rowe.

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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right) is being briefed by Superintendent Maldria Jones-Williams (second left) during a tour of the Central Police Station in Kingston on Saturday (June 6). Also listening are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Matthew Samuda (left) and Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson.
National Security

Government Investing in Modern Technology, Upgrading of Police Stations

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, has reiterated the Government’s commitment to providing the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) with the necessary resources to boost crime fighting. Speaking during a tour of police stations in Area Four on June 6, he said that significant investment is being made in the acquisition of modern technology and the upgrading of physical...
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National Security

JCF Engages In Procurement Process To Acquire Body-Worn Cameras

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is engaged in the procurement process to acquire body-worn cameras for its members as it continues to ensure transparency and professionalism in interactions involving its members and the public. A body-worn camera is a wearable audio, video, or photographic recording system used to document images of activities. Providing an update at a digital press briefing,...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaking during the sitting of the House of Representatives on May 27.
National Security

House Adopts Committee Report On Anti-Gang Legislation

The report of the Joint Select Committee to review the Criminal Justice (Suppression of Criminal Organisations) Act, 2014, commonly called the anti-gang legislation, was adopted in the House of Representatives on May 27. Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said that every effort will be made to move speedily to the next stage of making the Cabinet submission...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, tables the report of the Joint Select Committee established to review and report on the Criminal Justice (Suppression of Criminal Organizations) Act, 2014, commonly called anti-gang legislation, in the House of Representatives on May 19.
National Security

JCF Establishing Special Anti-Gang Task Force

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is advanced in establishing a special multi-agency, anti-gang task force, focused on guns, gangs and dons and their proceeds. This was disclosed by Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, as he tabled the report of the Joint Select Committee established to review and report on the Criminal Justice (Suppression of Criminal Organisations) Act,...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), presents the key for one of 64 new retrofitted Mitsubishi pickup trucks to Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, during a handover ceremony at the Office of the Commissioner on Tuesday (May 5). Also pictured in the background (at second left) is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, while at second right is Permanent Secretary in the National Security Ministry, Dianne McIntosh.
National Security

Marked Improvement In Response Time By JCF Members – Minister Chang

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says improved mobility and increased use of technology within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) have resulted in a marked improvement in its response time to incidents. “A number of business leaders and private sector citizens have called me personally …. (to say) they have seen such a dramatic improvement in the response...
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Minister without Portfolio, Senator the Honourable Matthew Samuda converses with Superintendent
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New Broughton on Track with COVID-19 Preparations

Minister without Portfolio, Senator the Honourable Matthew Samuda says New Broughton Sunset Rehabilitation Centre (NBSRC) is prepared to combat COVID-19, should it enter the low-risk facility located in Broughton, Manchester. “We continue to say that the virus won’t appear here by accident – it would be brought in either by a visitor or an officer. With visitations suspended, it is...
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