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,...

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,...

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...

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...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness will be complying, in full, with the team from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and will be providing all documents related to the death of Jodian Fearon. The JCF has launched an official criminal investigation into the matter. Ms. Fearon died at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) hours after delivering her...

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, signs a condolence book, which was opened at the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) head office in Kingston for late employee, Jodian Fearon, who succumbed to health complications on April 24. Dr. Chang signed the book on Tuesday (April 28), which would have marked Ms. Fearon’s 24th birthday. Observing is Minister without...

Enhanced security measures implemented under ongoing States of Public Emergency (SOEs) must continue, even as the country grapples with curtailing the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). This was emphasised by Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, who argued that order and law enforcement remain critical as the Government implements public health measures to contain the spread of the virus. “Criminals...