Detective Woman Sergeant Ava Lindo has served the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) for more than 18 years and today she is the proud recipient of the 2015 LASCO/ JCF Police Officer of the Year. The loudest applause at the award ceremony was from her daughter, Keretha Walters, who is confident that her mother is deserving of the recognition she has...

The community of Hill Run, in St. Catherine, now has a police post that will also serve other districts, such as Hartlands and its environs. It was officially opened on Wednesday, March 18, by Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting. Land for the Fellowship Police Post was provided by the Caribbean Broilers Group (CB), and a number of private...

The Government has injected $7 million into the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries as it moves to intensify efforts to address agricultural theft. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, said the money has been used to employ additional staff to bolster the work of the unit, which includes the services of two members of the...

The Minister of National Security Peter Bunting has expressed sadness at the brutal killing over the weekend of Constable Collin Raynor of the Linstead Police Station, who was shot by gunmen while in Hartlands, St. Catherine with his brother. Minister Bunting has also expressed condolences to the family and friends of the slain policeman while calling on Jamaicans who can...

The Ministry of National Security has become aware of a reported statement made to the United States Senate Armed Services Committee by General John Kelly, Commander of the United States Southern Command (US SOUTHCOMM).  The report listed Jamaica as one of several countries in the Region from which recruits have departed for Syria. The Ministry has been monitoring the emerging...

The Police have advised that, effective Monday (March 16), special traffic arrangements will be instituted, in the vicinity of the Riverton City Disposal Site, in St. Andrew, to assist motorists who may encounter challenges negotiating the roadway, due to poor visibility caused by smoke from the burning facility. Consequent on this, they are urging persons to exercise caution as they...

Eleven police officers will on March 12 vie for top honours in the LASCO/Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Police Officer of the year competition. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) at the Community Safety and Security Branch, Karina Powell-Hood, said the 11 area winners will undergo a rigorous interview process throughout the day, to determine the winner of the prestigious national award....