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The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) Team in studio discussing JCF Public Interaction Policy with Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Desmond Brooks (second right) of the Inspectorate and Professional Standards Oversight Bureau (IPROB), on Citizen Corner Podcast. Members of the team (from left) are Senior Director, Inspection and Monitoring, Andrew Beaumont; PCOA Chief Executive Officer, Otarah Byfield Nugent; Communications and PR Manager, Karen Cadien; and Legal Counsel, Sheldon Clarke.
The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) Team in studio discussing JCF Public Interaction Policy with Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Desmond Brooks (second right) of the Inspectorate and Professional Standards Oversight Bureau (IPROB), on Citizen Corner Podcast. Members of the team (from left) are Senior Director, Inspection and Monitoring, Andrew Beaumont; PCOA Chief Executive Officer, Otarah Byfield Nugent; Communications and PR Manager, Karen Cadien; and Legal Counsel, Sheldon Clarke.

JCF Clarifies Arrest Process

As part of ongoing efforts to build public trust and ensure transparency, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is moving to clarify for citizens exactly what it means to be arrested and under what circumstances arrests are made. Speaking recently on...
Fire chiefs from across the region at the opening ceremony of the Caribbean Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) 2025 Conference, at the Princess Grand Jamaica Hotel in Green Island, Hanover, on Monday (May 12).
Fire chiefs from across the region at the opening ceremony of the Caribbean Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) 2025 Conference, at the Princess Grand Jamaica Hotel in Green Island, Hanover, on Monday (May 12).

Mayor Suggests Creation of Caribbean Emergency Response Hub
New correctional officers are on parade during the Passing Out ceremony for the 85th Intake of officers at the Carl Rattray Staff College in Discovery Bay, St. Ann, on Friday, May 9.
New correctional officers are on parade during the Passing Out ceremony for the 85th Intake of officers at the Carl Rattray Staff College in Discovery Bay, St. Ann, on Friday, May 9.

Gov’t Equipping DCS to Fulfil its Mandate
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe (fifth left, standing), and Commanding Officer for Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Area Five, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Christopher Phillips (sixth left, standing), and other stakeholders observe as the Presidents of four new neighbourhood watches in Hellshire, St. Catherine, sign the Neighbourhood Watch Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The occasion was a joint launch at the Sandhills Vista Community Centre in Hellshire, St. Catherine, on Saturday (May 10).
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe (fifth left, standing), and Commanding Officer for Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Area Five, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Christopher Phillips (sixth left, standing), and other stakeholders observe as the Presidents of four new neighbourhood watches in Hellshire, St. Catherine, sign the Neighbourhood Watch Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The occasion was a joint launch at the Sandhills Vista Community Centre in Hellshire, St. Catherine, on Saturday (May 10).

Permanent Secretary Urges Unity and Partnership in Crime-Fighting Efforts
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is in discussion with Georgia Anderson (second right), mother of nine-year-old Kelsey Ferrigon, who was murdered on Friday (May 9). Dr. Holness, along with other stakeholders, including Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and Member of Parliament, St. Catherine Central, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), visited the family on May 11. The body of the St John
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is in discussion with Georgia Anderson (second right), mother of nine-year-old Kelsey Ferrigon, who was murdered on Friday (May 9). Dr. Holness, along with other stakeholders, including Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and Member of Parliament, St. Catherine Central, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), visited the family on May 11. The body of the St John's Primary School student was found at her home on Job Lane in Spanish Town.

PHOTOS: Prime Minister Visits Family of Kelsey Ferrigon

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Crime scene tape leading into a house.
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Police Investigation into Nine-Year-Old’s Murder Advanced

Head of the Area 5 Police, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Christopher Phillips, has assured that all resources have been deployed in bringing to justice the person/s responsible for the brutal murder of nine-year old Kelsey Ferrigon. The body of the St John's Primary School student was found at her home on Job Lane in Spanish Town, St. Catherine on...
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Deputy Prime Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses Wednesday’s (May 7) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
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Gov’t to Resolve Motor-Vehicle Demonstration Plate Misuse in Short Order

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government will, in short order, resolve the issue of motor-vehicle demonstration plate misuse. A demonstration plate, commonly known as a blue plate, is used in the automobile trade to transport vehicles from the wharf or for test drives when showcasing cars for sale. Addressing Wednesday’s (May...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing the commissioning ceremony for the Olympic Way JamaicaEye Monitoring Centre at the Olympic Gardens Police Station in St. Andrew on May 6.
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PM Announces $2-Million Reward for Information On Teen’s Killers

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced a $2-million reward fund for information leading to the arrest of persons responsible for the killing of 14-year-old Terona Thomas. Dr. Holness made the announcement during the commissioning ceremony for the Olympic Way JamaicaEye Monitoring Centre at the Olympic Gardens Police Station in St. Andrew on May 6. The former...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), is in discussion with Corporal Alex Pearce (left) during a tour of the control centre for the Olympic Way JamaicaEye Monitoring Centre located at the Olympic Gardens Police Station in West Central St. Andrew, during the official launch on May 6. They are joined by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe (second left) and other representatives from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Ministry.
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PM Opens JamaicaEye Monitoring Centre At Olympic Gardens Police Station

Fifty-one high-definition closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras have been installed at critical corridors in Olympic Way, St. Andrew West Central, as the Government ramps up the use of technology to fight crime. The cameras form part of the new JamaicaEye Monitoring Centre, which was officially launched by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, at the Olympic Gardens Police Station...
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Commissioner of Corrections, Brigadier (ret’d) Radgh Mason.
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DCS Celebrating 50th Anniversary with Major Modernisation Drive

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is this year advancing its modernisation programme, with several activities coinciding with the organisation’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Speaking recently during the official launch at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, Commissioner of Corrections, Brigadier (ret’d) Radgh Mason, outlined a series of engagements aimed at enhancing the Department’s operations, including care for inmates, and...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, opens the 2025/2026 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 29).
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Cabinet Approves Expansion of JamaicaEye Surveillance Network

Cabinet has approved the Ministry of National Security’s Strategic Master Plan to expand the JamaicaEye surveillance network. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, made the disclosure as he opened the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 29. The plan will roll out an additional 2,500 cameras islandwide over a three-year period. “These cameras will have all...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, opens the 2025/2026 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 29).
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Gov’t Targets 1,600-Vehicle Fleet for JCF

The Government is looking to boost the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) fleet of vehicles to ensure that the force has 1,600 operational units available at all times, says National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. He said these vehicles will be similar to a mobile operational unit, equipped with up-to-date technology, including cameras, sirens and a computer console with which...
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