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Police Issue 250,000 Tickets for Traffic Breaches
Since the beginning of 2019, some 250,000 traffic tickets have been issued for breaches of the Road Traffic Act. This was disclosed by Commanding Officer of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Calvin...
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Security Minister Wants Urgent Treatment for Injured Police Officers
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Ministry of Health and Wellness is being lobbied to establish protocol in the nation’s hospitals, to ensure that police officers who are injured on duty are given priority attention. The Minister was addressing the Jamaica Police Federation’s 76th Annual Joint Central Conference, which was held at Moon Palace Jamaica Grande,...
National Security Council Advances Discussions on Enhanced Security Measures
Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Thursday (May 30, 2019) chaired the monthly sitting of the National Security Council (NSC). As a matter of priority, the NSC continued its review, development of policy and legislation to support the structured use of Enhanced Security Measures. This is being designed to empower the security forces with a suite of legislative tools deemed necessary...
Transformation of the JCF into a Force for Good Underway – PM Holness
The Prime Minister says the strategic transformation of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) into a force for good through organizational and policy changes is taking shape. Prime Minister Holness was speaking on Wednesday (May 29) at the 76th annual joint conference of the Jamaica Police Federation at Moon Palace Hotel in St. Ann. “The transformation that we are moving the...
Gov’t Considering Gun Amnesty – PM
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is giving consideration to implementing a gun amnesty as part of measures to curb gun-related crimes in the country. He made the disclosure while addressing the Jamaica Police Federation's 76th Annual Joint Central Conferences at Moon Palace Jamaica Grande in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Wednesday (May 29). The Prime...
Ongoing Zero Tolerance Drive in Mobay Achieving Success
The police in St. James say they have made great strides in curbing lawlessness in Montego Bay, under the ongoing zero tolerance initiative, dubbed, ‘Operation Restore Paradise’. The operation, which was slated to last for one week from May 20, has been extended by a further 90 days, owing to its success. Providing an update on week one of the...
JCF to Get New Fleet of Vehicles
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be getting a new, fully equipped fleet of vehicles in order to boost mobility. He made the announcement during Wednesday’s (May 29) opening day of the Jamaica Police Federation’s 76th Annual Joint Central Conferences, being held at the Moon Palace Jamaica Grande in Ocho Rios, St....