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Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Senior Superintendent of Police Stephanie Lindsay, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Monday (December 16).
Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Senior Superintendent of Police Stephanie Lindsay, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Monday (December 16).

JCF Highlights Importance and Benefits of Technology in Traffic Management

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be leveraging the use of technology to manage traffic congestion more effectively over the busy Christmas period, particularly during peak hours. This forms part of a broader ongoing thrust by the JCF to utilise...
Caption: A member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Superintendent Lloyd Darby, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on December 16.
Caption: A member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Superintendent Lloyd Darby, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on December 16.

More Police in Major Towns and Parish Capitals
National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), tours sections of the Gregory Park community in Portmore, St. Catherine, during a recent visit to the Gregory Park Mobile Command. He is accompanied by (from left) Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; Head of Strategic Operations, Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police, Warren Clarke; Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police, Christopher Phillips; and Deputy Superintendent of Police, St. Catherine Southern Division, Michael Campbell.
National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), tours sections of the Gregory Park community in Portmore, St. Catherine, during a recent visit to the Gregory Park Mobile Command. He is accompanied by (from left) Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; Head of Strategic Operations, Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police, Warren Clarke; Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police, Christopher Phillips; and Deputy Superintendent of Police, St. Catherine Southern Division, Michael Campbell.

Proximity Policing a Key Crime-Fighting Strategy – Dr. Chang
Some of the 27 service vehicles that the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has received from the Government of Japan, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The units were officially handed over at the Offices of the Commissioner of Police in Kingston, on Tuesday (December 10).
Some of the 27 service vehicles that the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has received from the Government of Japan, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The units were officially handed over at the Offices of the Commissioner of Police in Kingston, on Tuesday (December 10).

JCF Receives 27 Service Vehicles From Government of Japan
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (centre), addresses a press conference at the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation in downtown Kingston, on December 5. Listening (from left) are Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of operations, Kingston Central, Rohan Ritchie, and Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Area 4, Michael Phipps.
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (centre), addresses a press conference at the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation in downtown Kingston, on December 5. Listening (from left) are Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of operations, Kingston Central, Rohan Ritchie, and Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Area 4, Michael Phipps.

Traffic Changes to Be Implemented in Downtown Kingston Dec. 9

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Some of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) newly minted members march during a Passing Out Parade, held at the National Police College of Jamaica in St. Catherine, on Thursday (December 5).
National Security

JCF Boosted with 139 New Constables

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been boosted with the addition of 139 new constables. They were presented at a Passing Out Parade, held at the National Police College of Jamaica in St. Catherine, on Thursday (December 5). In his address at the ceremony, National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, welcomed the new members, noting that they are “coming...
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Executive Director of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Paula Fletcher.
National SecurityTransport

NRSC Partners with Police in Ensuring Safe Road Use

The National Road Safety Council (NRSC) is supporting the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in ensuring a safe traffic environment, particularly during the upcoming festive season. Through funding of US$400,000, the entity has procured additional monitoring equipment to strengthen the police’s efforts to reduce road crashes and fatalities, Executive Director of the NRSC, Paula Fletcher, told JIS News. She informed that...
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National SecurityPress Release

PCOA Celebrates Top Performing Stations in Area 2 During Police Week

Castleton Station in the St. Mary Division emerged as the Top Station in the Area 2 Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Competition organized by the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA). The station was among several winners announced at an awards ceremony held recently at Cardiff Hotel and Spa in Runaway Bay in St. Ann during Police Week. Castleton bested some...
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National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), tours sections of the Gregory Park community in Portmore, St. Catherine, during a visit to the Gregory Park Mobile Command on Wednesday (December 4). He is accompanied by (from left) Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; Head of Strategic Operations, Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police, Warren Clarke; Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police, Christopher Phillips; and Deputy Superintendent of Police, St. Catherine South Division, Michael Campbell.
National Security

Public Safety and Security a Key Pillar of Aspire Jamaica

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says public safety and security is a critical pillar of the Government’s new growth agenda, ASPIRE Jamaica. This new policy initiative, unveiled by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on November 19, outlines a comprehensive strategy aimed at transitioning Jamaica towards robust and inclusive economic growth. The objective is to foster...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, delivers remarks during Wednesday’s (December 4) handover ceremony for 203 technology assets donated by the Republic of Korea, at the Office of the Commissioner of Police in Kingston.
Foreign AffairsNational Security

JCF Gets Technology Items from Republic of Korea

The capacity of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been bolstered with the donation of 203 technology assets from the Republic of Korea. Valued at US$407,100, the items, which include 30 forensic camera kits, 62 laptops and 111 tablets, were handed over on Wednesday (December 4) at the Office of the Commissioner of Police in Kingston. Deputy Prime Minister and...
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Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Clifford Blake, addresses the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Area 2 Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Awards Ceremony at Cardiff Hotel & Spa in Runaway Bay, St. Ann, on November 27.
National Security

St. Mary is TOPS in JCF Area 2

St. Mary has emerged the Top Division in the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) 2024 Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) awards. The ceremony was held at the Cardiff Hotel & Spa in Runaway Bay, St. Ann, on November 27. This year’s event recognised the outstanding performing police stations in Area 2 of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), comprising the parishes...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (December 3).
National Security

ZOSOs Extended in Seven Communities

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (December 3), approved a 180-day extension of the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in seven communities across Jamaica. They are Denham Town, West Kingston; Norwood and Mount Salem, St. James; Greenwich Town, Parade Gardens and August Town in St. Andrew, and Savanna-la-Mar in Westmoreland. In his remarks, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National...
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