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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (left), in discussion with Commissioner of Police, George Quallo, while on a tour of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Mobile Reserve headquarters at Harman Barracks in Kingston on August 24. The tour was preceded by a handover ceremony for new male dormitories.

New Board for FLA Soon

A new Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) Board will be appointed shortly, Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, has informed. “The process of vetting of the potential members is ongoing… the (new) members will be made public very soon,” he said. Mr....

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries , Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (3rd left), is briefed by National Security State Minister, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (4th right), on the proposed inter-ministerial collaboration aimed at boosting agricultural production at correctional facilities islandwide. The discussion took place during Tuesday’s (August 22) tour of the Richmond Farm Adult Correctional Centre in St. Mary. Others listening include Superintendent in charge of Richmond Farm, Leroy Allen (2nd left); Rural Agricultural Development Authority Chief Executive Officer, Peter Thompson (4th left); Port Maria Mayor and St. Mary Municipal Corporation Chairman, Councillor Richard Creary (3rd right); and correctional officers based at Richmond Farm.

Security Ministry Expanding Collaborations to Rehabilitate Inmates

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), addresses senior members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) at a special meeting held at the Police Officers’ Club in Kingston on August 23.

Restoring Trust and Confidence Key Element for Success of ZOSOs – PM

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (left), and State Minister in the National Security Ministry, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), are shown a bunch of bananas at the Richmond Farm Adult Correctional Centre in St. Mary, by Rural Agricultural Development Authority Chief Executive Officer, Peter Thompson, during a tour of the institution on Tuesday, August 22.

Plans Being Finalised to Boost Agricultural Production in Correctional Centres

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), presents Pastor Mikhail Solomon (right) with a certificate during the Domestic Violence Intervention Training Workshop closing ceremony held on August 22 at the Andrews Memorial Seventh-day Adventist Church in Kingston. At left is the Commissioner of Police, George Quallo. More than 200 volunteer pastors and Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Peer Counsellors were trained in Domestic Violence Intervention.

Pastors and JCF Peer Counsellors Trained in Domestic Violence Intervention

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, gets behind the wheel of one of four new vehicles assigned to the Area 2 police to be used by the Duty Commanders and Shift Commanders in the Areas and Divisions. They are part of a batch of 24 new motor vehicles acquired and assigned to the Commanders. The four new vehicles were handed over to the Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Area 2, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Norman Heywood, in Pompano Bay, St. Mary, today (August 23).

8 years ago National Security

Improved Mobility for Commanders of the JCF

The Government has strengthened the mobility of officers at the management level of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), with 24 new vehicles assigned to Area and Shift Commanders. “This will translate into better policing for every citizen of Jamaica,” says Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague. He was speaking at a handover ceremony for four of the vehicles to...

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), shows an application to the media created by the App Development Team in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona campus, to train Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recruits, on August 17. Others (from left) are Inspector General of the Jamaica Defence Force, Colonel Daniel Pryce; and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Clifford Blake.

8 years ago National Security

Electronic Monitoring of Persons with Restraining Orders

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, says electronic monitoring is to be introduced for persons who are the subject of Restraining Orders. Mr. Montague informed that his Ministry is in discussion with a supplier to procure the equipment. The Minister explained that once the Restraining Order is executed against a perpetrator, that person will be fitted with the electronic bracelet,...

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (centre) signs a Memorandum of Understanding for the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI) to train Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recruits, at the University’s campus on August 17. Others (from left) are UWI Campus Registrar, Camille Bell Hutchinson; Pro Vice Chancellor and Principal of UWI, Professor Archibald McDonald and Deputy Police Commissioner, Clifford Blake.

8 years ago National Security

JCF and UWI Sign MOU for the Training of More Personnel

The complement of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) should be boosted to 14,092 following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by the National Security Ministry, the JCF and the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI) to have more officers trained. Under the MOU, the UWI will facilitate the training of JCF recruits with an...

8 years ago National Security

Approximately $US 16,000 Seized at Port of Montego Bay

PRESS RELEASE: On Friday August 18, 2017, members of the Jamaica Customs Agency seized United States currency concealed in an import shipment on the Port of Montego Bay under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA). During routine examination of a shipment officers were alerted to a discrepancy and further examination led to the discovery of eight packages containing cash concealed...

8 years ago National Security

National Security Council Must Get Report on ZOSOs

The National Security Council is expected to receive a 10-day report on the happenings in areas designated Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs). National Security Advisor, Major General Antony Anderson, explains that the report is a requirement under the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Act. “It is not something you fire and forget... ....

Members of Zones of Special Operations (ZoSo) Task Force, comprising representatives of the Jamaica Constabulary Force and Jamaica Defence Force, in attendance at Friday’s (July 21) penultimate day of the five-day ZoSo Human Rights and Social Development training at the JDF Directorate of Training and Doctrine, Up Park Camp, Kingston.

8 years ago National Security

Human Rights will be Protected in Zones of Special Operations

National Security Advisor, Major General Antony Anderson, says the protection of human rights will be guaranteed in the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSO). Speaking in an ‘Issues and Answers’ interview recently, Mr. Anderson informed that human rights training for the security forces is a requirement under the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Act....

9 years ago National Security

CSJP’s Violence Interruption Programme – A Welcome Intervention

The Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III, through its Violence Interruption Programme (VIP), is receiving commendation for its work with communities to reduce crime and violence. The Violence Interruption Programme is a peace-building approach used to help curtail violence in the 50 communities across eight parishes targeted by CSJP. Senior Regional Case Management Coordinator for the Kingston Metropolitan Area...