Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, says the project to have certain categories of prisoners serve time outside the penal system and be monitored electronically, will save the country significant sums, and aid in the reduction of crime. Speaking to reporters at the Islington Police Station, in St. Mary, on December 7, the Minister said low risk prisoners, persons...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, is appealing to persons not to misuse the 119 police emergency number. He noted that of the 32,000 calls to the number daily, 22,000 are prank calls, which are clogging up the system. The Minister urged persons to desist from the irresponsible practice, noting that this could delay assistance to persons in genuine...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reminding the public of the conditions under which a motor vehicle can be seized. Speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, Head of the JCF Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, said if the vehicle is not licensed, the police can lawfully seize the unit. “The law makes provision for a 30-day grace...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, is reporting that private owners of closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems are responding to his call to partner with the Ministry to detect crimes. The Minister, who was speaking at the handing over of a CCTV system at the Islington Police Station, in St. Mary, yesterday (December 7), said so far, eight private entities...

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 number of police on the ground during the festive season to counter the increase in robberies and the large migration...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is urging party promoters to get the relevant permits before hosting events. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on December 2, Head of the JCF’s Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, said party promoters will be prosecuted if they do not abide by the laws and regulations that govern events in the country. Superintendent...

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jnr., has called on probation officers to begin seeing themselves as a major part of the nation’s national security machinery. Addressing the annual general meeting of the Probation Aftercare Officers’ Staff Association, at the Ocho Rios Baptist Church in St. Ann on December 1, the State Minister...