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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), is shown some of the changes made at the Private Security Regulation Authority (PSRA) to adhere to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) physical distance guidelines, by Executive Director, Rick Harris.

Private Security Regulation Authority Strengthening COVID-19 Safeguards

The Private Security Regulation Authority (PSRA) has strengthened protocols and safeguards to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The entity has acquired thermometers for the monitored reading of clients and employees prior to their entering the office,...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, presents a report in Parliament on Tuesday (July 14), pertaining to the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) being implemented in the Greenwich Town and August Town communities.

Greenwich Town Students Benefiting From Summer Programme

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addressing a graduation ceremony for 66 certified officers and adult instructors of the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF), held at Curphey Place in St. Andrew on July 16.

Cadet Force Making Significant Contribution To Youth Development – Senator Samuda

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, the Hon. Senator Matthew Samuda. (FILE)

Enhanced Measures for Contraband Detection – Senator Samuda

Programme Manager of the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III, Orville Simmonds, addresses recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

More Than 200 Young Persons Take Part In Vocational Skills Training

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), addresses a virtual press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre in Kingston, on Wednesday (July 8).

With the Prime Minister (from left) are Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson; Minister of National Security , Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; and Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Rocky Meade.

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Minister Says Peace, Safety And Security Should Result From ZOSO In August Town

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the newly declared Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) in August Town in Kingston reflects the continued commitment of the Government to bring peace, safety and security to the country, especially in areas that have been described as ‘hotspots’. “This Government has articulated both in its Plan Secure Jamaica and in the...

Programme Manager of the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III, Orville Simmonds (right), speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’. With Mr. Simmonds is Acting Chief Technical Director, Ministry of National Security, Shauna Trowers.

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Country Saves $70 Million Through Violence Interruption Programme

The Violence Interruption Programme (VIP) of the recently ended Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) is estimated to have saved the country’s health system $70 million, due to its prevention of violent crimes. According to Programme Manager, CSJP, Orville Simmonds, the initiative, which was a partnership with the Peace Management Initiative (PMI), was one of the CSJP’s hallmark achievements. “We...

Programme Manager of the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III, Orville Simmonds, speaking at a JIS Think Tank held on Thursday (July 2). At left is Acting Chief Technical Director, Ministry of National Security, Shauna Trowers.

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CSJP Case Management Approach Transferred To National Security Ministry

The successful case management approach, piloted locally through the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III, is being shifted to the Ministry of National Security’s Crime Prevention and Community Safety Unit. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Thursday (July 2), Acting Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Shauna Trowers, said that 18 case officers that worked under CSJP III...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announces a Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) in August Town, St. Andrew on Wednesday (July 8), during a virtual press conference from Jamaica House.

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ZOSO Declared For August Town

A Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) has been declared for the community of August Town, St. Andrew. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement at a virtual press conference from Jamaica House on Wednesday (July 8). “The community of August Town has been assessed as a significant contributor to the level of crime in the St. Andrew...

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Statement from Prime Minister Andrew Holness – Declaration of Zone of Special Operations in August Town

As Prime Minister acting in accordance with the advice of the National Security Council, and having received the written agreement of the Commissioner of Police and the Chief of Defence Staff, I have declared a Zone of Special Operations under the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Act, 2017. The Law Reform (Zones of...

Programme Manager of the then Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III, Orville Simmonds.

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CSJP Programme Manager Hails Parenting Education Component

Programme Manager, Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP), Orville Simmonds, is hailing the parenting education component as one of the major achievements of the project, which ended recently. The parent-focused segment started in Phase II of the programme and was further developed in Phase III. The initiative was delivered through a combination of group workshop settings and in-home sessions where...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), in discussion with Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson; and Inspector of Police, Stephen Sharpe (left), during a tour of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) training facility at Tranquility Bay in St. Elizabeth, on July 3.

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Minister Commits To Measures To Reduce Attacks On Security Forces

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government is committed to taking steps to reduce attacks on the nation’s security forces. Over the past few weeks, police and military personnel came under attack from criminal elements in separate incidents in the country. Speaking to the media following a tour of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) training facility...