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Dean of the Faculty of Sciences, University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona, Professor Evan Duggan, speaking at the National Security Policy Seminar held recently, on the Mona campus.
Dean of the Faculty of Sciences, University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona, Professor Evan Duggan, speaking at the National Security Policy Seminar held recently, on the Mona campus.

UWI Professor Urges Increased Use of Technology in Crime Fight

A University of the West Indies (UWI) professor is calling for increased use of technology by developing countries, including Jamaica, to assist in the fight against crime. Professor Evan Duggan, who is Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, said...
Some of the boats donated by the United States Government to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), to assist in the country’s crime fighting effort. The handing over ceremony was held on October 14, at the Commissioner’s Old Hope Road offices in St. Andrew.
Some of the boats donated by the United States Government to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), to assist in the country’s crime fighting effort. The handing over ceremony was held on October 14, at the Commissioner’s Old Hope Road offices in St. Andrew.

US Government Donates 10 Boats to JCF
Mission Director at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Denise Herbol (2nd left), speaks with police constables, Marvalyn Green (3rd right); and Aundre France (2nd right), just before the start of the closing ceremony for participants in the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) diversity training course, held on October 14, at the Police Officers Club, St. Andrew. Looking on are: (from left) are: Chief of Party for the USAID Community Empowerment and Transformation (COMET) Phase II, Ian McKnight; Senior Superintendent of Police, Karina Powell-Hood; and Deputy Commissioner of Police in Charge of Operations, Clifford Blake. Some 230 new police officers were trained in September.
Mission Director at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Denise Herbol (2nd left), speaks with police constables, Marvalyn Green (3rd right); and Aundre France (2nd right), just before the start of the closing ceremony for participants in the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) diversity training course, held on October 14, at the Police Officers Club, St. Andrew. Looking on are: (from left) are: Chief of Party for the USAID Community Empowerment and Transformation (COMET) Phase II, Ian McKnight; Senior Superintendent of Police, Karina Powell-Hood; and Deputy Commissioner of Police in Charge of Operations, Clifford Blake. Some 230 new police officers were trained in September.

Cops Urged to Use Diversity Training to Make a Difference
Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams (seated), tests out one of 10 computers in the new computer centre at the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Mobile Reserve. The $ 3 million facility, established through funding from the Universal Service Fund (USF), was officially handed over yesterday (October 7), at the unit’s Deanery Road premises in Kingston. Looking on (from left) are: State Minister in the Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Ministry, Hon. Julian Robinson; portfolio Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell; and Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting .
Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams (seated), tests out one of 10 computers in the new computer centre at the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Mobile Reserve. The $ 3 million facility, established through funding from the Universal Service Fund (USF), was officially handed over yesterday (October 7), at the unit’s Deanery Road premises in Kingston. Looking on (from left) are: State Minister in the Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Ministry, Hon. Julian Robinson; portfolio Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell; and Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting .

Mobile Reserve Gets $3 Million Computer Centre

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Security Minister Says 316 Persons Have Left the JCF

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, has informed that since the start of 2015, some 316 persons have left the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Mr. Bunting was responding to comments made by Opposition Leader, Andrew Holness, that since the start of the year more than 800 persons have resigned from the force. In a statement to the House of...
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Programmes to Assist At-Risk Youth to Be Explored at CBSI Meeting

Programmes geared towards luring vulnerable youth away from committing crimes are expected to be explored during the current three-day meeting of the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI) in Kingston. Addressing the opening, today (November 3), at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, told delegates that youth involvement in crime is an urgent issue for Jamaica....
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SDA Church to Undertake Improvement Works at Police Stations

As part of its 125th anniversary celebrations, representatives of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Jamaica will undertake repairs at a number of police stations islandwide, on Sunday, October 25. The engagement, being carried out under a major improvement project, will include: the building of access ramps for the physically challenged; painting; and electrical repairs. President, Jamaica Union Conference of...
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Police and Citizens Urged to Unite

Assistant Commissioner of Police in Charge of Area One, Winchroy Budhoo, has challenged members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and citizens to unite, in order to regain confidence and trust, and make community policing effective. Addressing a Town Hall meeting at the Lucea United Church Hall in Hanover, on October 15, Mr. Budhoo told the large gathering that all...
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Department of Correctional Services Hosts Exhibition For Inmates

The Department of Correctional Services, as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, hosted an exhibition of art and craft items done by inmates and wards from a cross section of correctional centres, at the Horizon Adult Remand Centre, on October 16. Woodwork, preserves, paintings, spreads, cushions, cakes and other items were on display and for sale to persons who turned...
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More Illegal Weapons Seized Under JCF’s ‘Get The Guns’ Campaign

The ‘Get the Guns’ campaign, launched just over three weeks ago, continues to reap results in the seizure of illegal firearms. Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams, reports that law enforcement officers have seized 68 illegal guns and some 800 rounds of assorted ammunition from communities all across Jamaica. Speaking at the handover of nine boats by the United States...
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PICA Still Celebrating Customer Service Awards

Chief Executive Officer of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Jennifer McDonald, and her staff are still celebrating their awards in the Public Sector Customer Service Competition (PSCSC) 2015. The executive agency copped four awards in the categories: Most Creative/Innovative, Most Socially Aware, Best Modernised and 1st runner-up for Most Improved Entity. To qualify for each category, PICA presented...
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