Security experts attending the five-day conference of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP) held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, have shared ideas about stemming gun violence in the Caribbean. The presentations and recommendations were made during a panel discussion with Deputy Commissioner of Police, Crime and Security Portfolio, Jamaica Constabulary Force, Selvin...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says there has been a reduction in the fear of crime among residents in St. James since the implementation of the State of Public Emergency in January. “Significant progress has been made in rebuilding public trust towards the police across communities within the parish, and the fear of crime is steadily being reduced,”...

It is said that a dog is a man’s best friend, and for the police they are also worthy partners in the fight against crime. Dogs have become a critical part of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) crime management strategy, particularly in the detection of illegal narcotics, firearms, and ammunition. In recognition of the important role these animals play in...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness, is again calling on Jamaicans to assist the police in the fight against crime, especially in identifying criminals in their communities. “Nobody is invading Jamaica to commit crime; it’s the people in our communities. We know them and we see them. They are our children and they are our relatives. Our silence encourages...

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, is appealing for more corporate entities to partner with the Government in the delivery of various rehabilitation programmes for wards and inmates housed at correctional institutions islandwide. “With purposeful rehabilitation, successful reintegration of our inmates and wards is possible. We have to continue to find ways to support the...

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, says he is impressed with positive outcomes resulting from the rehabilitation programme being administered for wards at the Hill Top Juvenile Correctional Centre in Bamboo, St. Ann. Mr. Spencer, who visited the facility on April 18, said he was pleased that several of the boys housed there have...

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is reminding passengers, importers and anyone who does business with the Agency to desist from behaving in a disorderly manner, verbally abusing or physically harming, or obstructing a Customs Official in carrying out official duties, as they may be liable for prosecution. This reminder comes against the background of a recent incident, which took place...