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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left) is greeted by Acting Commissioner of Police, Glenmore Hinds (right), as he arrives at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on Tuesday (July 19) to participate in the closing ceremony for the Tourism Safety and Security District Constables Training Programme. Also pictured is Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague. During the ceremony, certificates were presented to the first batch of 89 district constables, who have been trained to serve in the island’s resort areas.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left) is greeted by Acting Commissioner of Police, Glenmore Hinds (right), as he arrives at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on Tuesday (July 19) to participate in the closing ceremony for the Tourism Safety and Security District Constables Training Programme. Also pictured is Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague. During the ceremony, certificates were presented to the first batch of 89 district constables, who have been trained to serve in the island’s resort areas.

Tourism Ministry to Provide $1 Billion for Crime-Fighting Equipment

The Tourism Ministry has committed to provide another $1 billion over the next four years to the Ministry of National Security for the acquisition of crime-fighting tools. This was announced by portfolio Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, at the closing ceremony...
Police Superintendent in charge of St. Ann, Wayne Cameron, addresses a community meeting at the Orange Hill Pentecostal Church in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, on July 19.
Police Superintendent in charge of St. Ann, Wayne Cameron, addresses a community meeting at the Orange Hill Pentecostal Church in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, on July 19.

St. Ann Police will be Relentless Against Crime
A section of the large crowd which took part in a Peace March in Montego Bay, St. James, on July 18. The march was organised by the Youth Organization for Upliftment and iLove, iLive, iGive Foundation and was addressed by a number of political, civic and religious leaders, including Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
A section of the large crowd which took part in a Peace March in Montego Bay, St. James, on July 18. The march was organised by the Youth Organization for Upliftment and iLove, iLive, iGive Foundation and was addressed by a number of political, civic and religious leaders, including Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

Hundreds Take Part in Peace March in Mobay
Communication Officer, Corporate Communication Unit, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, addresses press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner, in St. Andrew, recently.
Communication Officer, Corporate Communication Unit, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, addresses press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner, in St. Andrew, recently.

Licensed Firearm Holders Urged to Store Weapons Safely
Chairperson for the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), Carol Palmer.
Chairperson for the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), Carol Palmer.

Trafficking in Persons Act to be Reviewed

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Senior Superintendent and Commanding Officer of the Traffic and Highway Division, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Calvin Allen (left), in discussion with Director, Island Traffic Authority, Ludlow Powell, during a press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner in St. Andrew, on July 11.
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JCF Busy on the Roads

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recorded over 200,000 breaches of the Road Traffic Act up to June of this year. This was disclosed by Senior Superintendent and Commanding Officer of the Traffic and Highway Division, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Calvin Allen, during a press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner in St. Andrew, on July 11. Senior Superintendent...
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Senior Superintendent and Commanding Officer of the Traffic and Highway Division, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Calvin Allen (right), responds to questions by journalists during a press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner, in St. Andrew, on July 11. At left is Communication Officer in the Corporate Communication Unit of the JCF, Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay.
National Security and Peace

Motorists Urged to Stop Using Flashing Blue and Red Lights

The Police are urging motorists to desist from using flashing lights that replicate emergency vehicles. Under the law, emergency lights are to be used only by the Police, the Jamaica Fire Brigade, and ambulances. Blue lights are used by the Police, while other emergency services use red lights. The call came from Senior Superintendent and Commanding Officer of the Traffic...
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Head of the Police Traffic Division, Senior Superintendent Calvin Allen, addresses a JIS Think Tank.
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Road Fatalities Down

Since the start of the year, road fatalities and collisions have been reduced when compared to the corresponding period last year. This was disclosed by Senior Superintendent and Commanding Officer of the Traffic and Highway Division, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Calvin Allen, during a press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner in St. Andrew, on July 11. “For...
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Communication Officer in the Corporate Communication Unit, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay (second left), addresses press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner in St. Andrew, on July 11. Others (from left) are Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of Operations, Traffic and Highway Division, Errol Adams; Senior Superintendent and Commanding Officer of the Traffic and Highway Division, Calvin Allen; and Director, Island Traffic Authority, Ludlow Powell.
National Security and Peace

Police Moving to Apprehend Criminals in the West

The Police High Command is reassuring citizens that they have identified persons in Western Jamaica who are known to be violence producers and are moving to apprehend them. Speaking at a press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner in St. Andrew on July 11, Communication Officer in the Corporate Communication Unit, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay,...
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Communication Officer, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, addresses press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner, in St. Andrew, on July 11.
National Security and Peace

‘Get The Guns’ Campaign Yielding Results

The ‘Get the Guns’ campaign continues to reap results in the number of illegal guns seized by the security forces since the start of the year. Communication Officer, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, reports that law-enforcement officers have seized 336 illegal guns from communities all across Jamaica. Speaking at a press conference at the Office of the Commissioner...
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Chairman of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons, Carol Palmer, expresses her gratitude to the media for their support in heightening public awareness on human Trafficking, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, recently.
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Chair of NATFATIP Lauds Media

Chairperson of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), Carol Palmer, has lauded the media for their contribution to public awareness and education on human trafficking. “The media have contributed in a very large way to getting the message out. The media have now engaged us and there is a different voice that you hear when the ranking...
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