National Security Minister, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says that “proximity policing” is a key part of the Government’s strategy to reduce crime in communities. Proximity policing is a community policing method that involves placing police officers in specific communities to prevent crime and build relationships with residents. The goal is to create a lasting presence in the community to...

The Government of Japan has donated 27 new service vehicles to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). In addition, the Japanese Government has donated five ambulances and an inflatable patrol boat to the JCF. These are expected to be handed over shortly. The service vehicles were officially handed over at the Offices of the...

Effective Monday, December 9, significant traffic changes will be implemented in downtown Kingston to streamline the flow of pedestrians and vehicles, ensuring greater efficiency and safety in the commercial hub during the busy Christmas season. The changes were announced by Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, during a press conference at the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, in downtown...

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...

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...

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...

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...