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Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communication Unit, Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay (2nd left), addresses recent JIS ‘Think Tank’ about additional security measures to protect persons during the festive season. Others (from left) are Acting Director of Communications at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC); Dorothy Campbell; Senior Deputy Superintendent and Public Relations Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Emilio Ebanks; and Sergeant Shaunjaye Mitchell.

Police to Increase Stop-and-Search Operations

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be increasing stop-and-search operations during the festive season. Speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, Head of the JCF Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, said there will be a surge in the...

Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit, Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

Promoters Must Get Permits to Host Events

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, addresses International Peace Day ceremony in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, St. James, on September 21. (File photo)

Work of Probation Officers Key to National Security

In this file photo, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd right), is in discussion with National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (3rd right); and former Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams (left), after a tour of the Montego Hills Police Station in St. James on Sunday (September 25, 2016). Others (from left) are: Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of the station, Clinton Moore; Senior Superintendent of Police in Charge of St. James, Marlon Nesbeth; and Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the Area One division, Warren Clarke. The Prime Minister toured several communities before addressing a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister’s Montego Bay office, where the outlined some crime fighting strategies for the parish.

National Security Council Finalising Plan to Assist in Fighting Crime

Commissioner of the Jamaica Customs Agency, Major Richard Reese, gives his remarks at the 14th annual customs seminar of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce’s (JCC) Customs Tariff and Port Users Committee, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on September 24.(File photo)

Jamaica Customs and the Fight Against Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Infringement

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), greets the new Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Rocky Meade (right), at the swearing-in ceremony, held at King’s House on December 1. At left is Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague.

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Prime Minister Hails New Chief Of Defence Staff

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed the new Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Rocky Meade, noting that he is very knowledgeable for the task. Mr. Holness, who was addressing the swearing-in ceremony at King’s House, on December 1, said Major General Meade will ensure continuation of the fine tradition of the army. The ceremony was presided...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (right), shares a thought with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dianne McIntosh during a domestic violence/conflict resolution training session for key Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) operatives at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston today (December 1).

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Domestic Violence Training for Police Personnel

The Ministry of National Security is providing training for police personnel in conflict resolution in order to better enable them to recognise, deal with and respond to domestic violence. This is in light of statistics, which show that approximately 37 per cent of murders committed in Jamaica stem from domestic incidents. Speaking at a domestic violence/conflict resolution training session at...

Manager of the Trafficking in Persons Secretariat, Keshia West, addresses a recent forum held at the Ridgemount United Church, in Mandeville, Manchester.

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Persons Urged to be Cautious in Responding to Job Offers

Persons are being urged to take care in responding to advertised jobs, as human traffickers are using this as a scheme to lure persons into exploitation. According to Manager of the Trafficking in Persons Secretariat, Keshia West, traffickers are using local newspapers to offer jobs that don’t exist, and the public must be aware of the dangers that they might...

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Police Urge Vigilance During Festive Period

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is urging citizens to be vigilant in their activities during the festive season. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Head of the JCF Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, said criminals are using the busy shopping season to commit crimes. She noted that the police are seeing an increase in cybercrimes and is...

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Entities Pledge to Leverage Technology to Improve Border Security

Government entities charged with protecting the country’s borders are looking to make greater use of high-level technology in carrying out their operations. At a recent conference on ‘Leveraging Technology for Effective Border Security’, held at the National Police College in St. Catherine, entities such as the Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), Jamaica Defence Force (JDF),...

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (left), is in discussion with Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams, at the graduation ceremony for 173 new police recruits held at the National Police College in St. Catherine on November 25.

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Govt to Establish National Security Polytechnic

The Government plans to establish a security polytechnic institution, which will enable security personnel to earn certification that will put them on a path for higher learning. National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, said beneficiaries will include members of the Jamaica Constabulary Fore (JCF), Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), immigration and correctional officers, and security guards. He said the training and...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), makes a point to Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams, at the opening ceremony of the Regional Security Conference held on November 22 at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, University of the West Indies (UWI). Others (from left) are Mexican Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Martha Cecilia Jaber and Deputy Principal, UWI Open Campus, Professor Julie Meeks.

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Dismantling of Gangs Critical in Fight Against Crime – Montague

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, says the dismantling of criminal gangs and degrading their capacity is an important element in the Government’s fight against crime. Minister Montague, who was addressing the opening of the Regional Security Conference on November 22 at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, said it is estimated that 70 per cent of murders in Jamaica are...