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Commanding Officer for the St. Elizabeth Police Division, Superintendent Coleridge Minto, addresses the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting in Black River on Thursday,(January 9).
Commanding Officer for the St. Elizabeth Police Division, Superintendent Coleridge Minto, addresses the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting in Black River on Thursday,(January 9).

29 Per Cent Reduction in Major Crimes Across St. Elizabeth

The St. Elizabeth Police are reporting a 29 per cent reduction in major crimes across the parish during 2024, compared to the previous year. Divisional Commanding Officer, Police Superintendent Coleridge Minto, indicated that murders, in particular, decreased from 40 in...
Brigade Commander at Jamaica Defence Force Maritime Air and Cyber Command (MACC) and Officer Scheduling Exercise (OSE), Brigadier Elon Clarke, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on January 9. He provided details of the third staging of their Exercise Event Horizon 2025, a high-level validation programme designed to simulate real-world threats or disasters in a controlled environment and to respond appropriately.
Brigade Commander at Jamaica Defence Force Maritime Air and Cyber Command (MACC) and Officer Scheduling Exercise (OSE), Brigadier Elon Clarke, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on January 9. He provided details of the third staging of their Exercise Event Horizon 2025, a high-level validation programme designed to simulate real-world threats or disasters in a controlled environment and to respond appropriately.

JDF Hosts Exercise Event Horizon January 12-26
Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake.
Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake.

Police Commissioner Urges Recommitment to Service Excellence by JCF’s Members
Head of the Constabulary Communications Network (CCN), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Stephanie Lindsay (right), addresses a recent Think Tank held at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) head office in Kingston. Listening is Superintendent Lloyd Darby of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB).
Head of the Constabulary Communications Network (CCN), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Stephanie Lindsay (right), addresses a recent Think Tank held at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) head office in Kingston. Listening is Superintendent Lloyd Darby of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB).

Be Cautious of Strangers Asking to Use Phone
Head of the Constabulary Communications Network (CCN), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Stephanie Lindsay (right), addresses a recent Think Tank held at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) head office in Kingston. Listening is Superintendent Lloyd Darby of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB).
Head of the Constabulary Communications Network (CCN), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Stephanie Lindsay (right), addresses a recent Think Tank held at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) head office in Kingston. Listening is Superintendent Lloyd Darby of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB).

Licensed Firearm Holders and Vehicle Owners Urged to Take Precaution

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Head of the Constabulary Communications Network (CCN), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay.
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Police Warn Against Gun Salutes as Part of New Year’s Celebrations

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has issued a strong warning to persons planning to engage in gun salutes to ring in the New Year. Head of the Constabulary Communications Network (CCN), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, told JIS News that there will be a zero-tolerance approach by the Police to persons who engage in the practice. The warning...
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Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Stephanie Lindsay, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank.
National Security

Jamaicans Urged to Evaluate Information Presented to Them

Jamaicans are being urged to critically evaluate the information they consume and adopt a more safety-conscious approach when venturing out in public. Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit (CCN), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Stephanie Lindsay, made the appeal recently while speaking with JIS News. She said it is imperative for citizens to stay informed through...
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Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Karina Powell-Hood, speaks with JIS News during a recent interview at the Office of the Police Commissioner, Old Hope Road, St. Andrew.
National Security

JCF Urges Vigilance While Shopping

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is advising members of the public to be extra vigilant as they go about their shopping during the Yuletide season. Speaking with JIS News, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Karina Powell-Hood, said persons should be aware of their surroundings and take extra care when doing cash transactions. She advises the use of credit cards instead...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), and Senior Immigration Officer, Dwayne Haughton (left), look on as Jamaican Traveler, Maureen Charlton, uses the new e-gate installed at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James on Saturday (December 21).
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Sangster International Airport Gets Two New E-Gates

The Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, has enhanced its immigration and customs processing with the installation of two new e-gates among other digital solutions, in time for the busy holiday season. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang toured the airport on Saturday (December 21) to observe the operation of the e-gates,...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), interacts with children during the Harmony Park Beach Christmas Tree lighting ceremony, which was held at the park in St. James on December 19. Sharing in the moment are (from left) Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon; General Manager of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), L. Robert Honeyghan; Member of Parliament for St James Central, Heroy Clarke; and Justice of the Peace (JP), Leroy Grey, who represented Custos of St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin at the event.
National Security

National Security Minister Commends JCF

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang has commended members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) for their work in fighting crime and violence. “We have today a very effective police force, we have a strong police force, and a group of professional young Jamaicans who are doing a good job,” Dr. Chang said. The Minister was addressing the...
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Head of the Constabulary Communications Unit (CCU), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay
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Parents and Guardians Urged to Safeguard Children During the Christmas Season

Head of the Constabulary Communications Unit (CCU), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, is urging parents and guardians to safeguard children against risks associated with activities during the Christmas season. “One of the key points is that no child should be left unsupervised by a responsible adult,” she said, highlighting the need for careful consideration of who is entrusted...
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