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The REDTRAC building at Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, that is being expanded.
The REDTRAC building at Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, that is being expanded.

REDTRAC to Double Capacity

The Regional Drug Law Enforcement Training Centre (REDTRAC) is expected to double its capacity, following completion of its expansion project in October this year. Director Principal, REDTRAC, Major George Benson, told JIS News that the organisation which is based at...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right) cuts the ribbon to officially open the Lathbury Barracks at Up Park Camp, St. Andrew April 26. Sharing in the occasion (from left) are Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte; National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; and Opposition Spokesperson on National Security, Fitz Jackson.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right) cuts the ribbon to officially open the Lathbury Barracks at Up Park Camp, St. Andrew April 26. Sharing in the occasion (from left) are Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte; National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; and Opposition Spokesperson on National Security, Fitz Jackson.

Gov’t Increasing Investment in Security Forces
National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, emphasises a point during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 16. Others (from left) are Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague.
National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, emphasises a point during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 16. Others (from left) are Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague.

Effective Traffic Ticketing System by Mid-Year
Senior Director for Modernisation and Strategic Projects in the National Security Ministry, Arvel Grant, addressing Wednesday’s (April 17) post-Sectoral Debate press conference hosted by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, at Jamaica House.
Senior Director for Modernisation and Strategic Projects in the National Security Ministry, Arvel Grant, addressing Wednesday’s (April 17) post-Sectoral Debate press conference hosted by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, at Jamaica House.

Gov’t Pursuing Additional Partnerships to Further Boost ‘JamaicaEye’ Initiative
National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 16. Others (from left) are Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (partly hidden).
National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 16. Others (from left) are Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (partly hidden).

Consultations to Begin on Noise Abatement Act

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National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 16. Others (from left) are Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (partly hidden).
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Construction of State-Run Autopsy Suite Expected to Start in June

Construction of the proposed State-run autopsy suite is expected to get under way in June. This was announced by National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, who said several matters are being finalised with the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) to enable the project’s commencement. “They have given us land somewhere on Orange Street near the Kingston Public...
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National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 16. Others (from left) are Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (partly hidden).
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Promotions Process for Police Being Revamped

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, has announced revisions to the process of promotions within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The Minister indicated that the engagements, which are to be spearheaded by the Police Commissioner, will entail the expansion of training opportunities, introduction of a transparent process of promotion and extension of the officer corps. “No longer will upward...
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National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 16. Others (from left) are Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (partly hidden).
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Over $600 Million to Upgrade Police Communication Systems

The Government is to spend over $600 million to retool the telecommunications system of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, made the announcement during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 16. “We will cover the island to ensure that our police officers have good-quality communications,...
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National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, emphasises a point during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 16. Others (from left) are Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague.
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Gov’t to Invest $5 Billion in the JCF

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government will be investing more than $5 billion in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to better combat crime, while making it the best police force in the region. Opening the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 16, Dr. Chang said the money will be spent on...
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Dr. the Hon Horace Chang delivering his presentation at the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in Parliament on April 16, 2019
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New Police Headquarters to be Built in Downtown Kingston

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says a new “built-for-purpose” headquarters for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be constructed in downtown Kingston. He advised that the facility, which will accommodate over 2,500 police officers, is to be built on 40 acres of land in an area referred to as ‘No Man’s Land’ (near Rema in South St. Andrew)....
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