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Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), emphasises a point during his presentation to journalists on the government
Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), emphasises a point during his presentation to journalists on the government's crime fighting measures, at the Jamaica House press briefing, held today (January 23), at the Office of the Prime Minister. Police Commissioner, Owen Ellington (left), also addressed the briefing.

Body Cameras for Policemen

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will begin outfitting select police units with body cameras, as part of its strategy to improve transparency in interactions with the public. The initiative is also aimed at improving the gathering of evidence of criminal...
Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, speaking at the Ministry’s Annual Devotion, held at the Emmanuel Apostolic Church, in Kingston, on January 22.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, speaking at the Ministry’s Annual Devotion, held at the Emmanuel Apostolic Church, in Kingston, on January 22.

Schools Not to be Blamed, says Minister Bunting
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, addresses the 34th annual National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB) held on Thursday (January 16), at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, addresses the 34th annual National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB) held on Thursday (January 16), at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

Strong Communities needed in Crime Fighting Effort
Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Area One, Warren Clarke (centre), addressing a press conference, held at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Hotel in Montego Bay, on January 7. The session was held to update the media on the police
Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Area One, Warren Clarke (centre), addressing a press conference, held at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Hotel in Montego Bay, on January 7. The session was held to update the media on the police's efforts to control crime in western Jamaica. At left is Senior Superintendent of Police, Ezra Stewart and at right is Lt. Colonel, Chris Lobban of the Jamaica Defence Force.

Police Report Success in Area One

Department of Correctional Services Actively Seeking Pharmacist

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Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, shows off his football skills at one of the Football Corner League matches, held at the intersection of Beeston Street and Tex Lane in Downtown Kingston on January 1, 2014.
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Security Minister Lauds Community Support of Peace Building Initiative

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, has lauded community members who have been supporting the Football Corner League, spearheaded by the Peace Management Initiative and Violence Prevention Alliance Units in the Ministry. This peace building initiative targets communities that are severely affected by crime and violence, and forms part of the strategies of the Unite for Change campaign, which...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left), in conversation with Commissioner of Police, Mr. Owen Ellington, at the handing over of 89 new vehicles to the police, on December 23, at the Police Commissioner’s Office, in Kingston.
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JCF Receives 89 New Vehicles

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has received 89 new vehicles, 72 from the Ministry of National Security, 15 from the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), and two specialized vehicles donated by the National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC). Speaking at the official handing over of the vehicles, at a ceremony held on December 23, at the Police Commissioner’s Office, in...
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Director of Crime Prevention and Community Safety in the Ministry of National Security, Courtney Brown.
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Government to Place Increased Focus on Crime Prevention in 2014

Come 2014, the Government will be strengthening its crime prevention strategies, by focusing on community policing and other measures outlined in the National Crime Prevention and Community Safety Strategy (NCPCSS). Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Director of Crime Prevention and Community Safety in the Ministry of National Security, Courtney Brown, said that the Ministry has recognised that additional...
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Commanding Officer for 1 Engineering Regiment, Lt. Col. M.E. Rickman (right), presents Senior Community Officer for the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP), D.T. Adams, with an award for her selfless contribution to the programme, at the graduation ceremony for participants in the internship programme, at Up Park camp, on December 13. Seated at left is Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Antony Anderson.
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350 Young Persons Graduate from CSJP Internship Programme

Some 350 more inner-city young men and women are better equipped to obtain employment, having graduated from Phase 2 of the Citizen Security and Justice Internship Programme, on December 13. The programme was in partnership with the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), and was carried out by the Engineering Regiment at Up Park Camp. It was aimed at improving the employability...
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National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, addresses journalists at the weekly Jamaica House press briefing held on Wednesday, December 18, at the Office of the Prime Minister.
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Minister Bunting says DNA Bill Not a Panacea

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, is cautioning that the DNA bill, slated to go to Parliament next month, will not provide immediate solutions to the country’s crime problem. He was speaking on Wednesday, December 18, at the weekly Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister, hosted by Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer. Mr....
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Major General (Retired) Stewart Saunders (centre); shakes hands with British High Commissioner, His Excellency David Fitton (right); and Deputy Commissioner of Police with responsibility for the crime, Carl Williams, after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aimed at strengthening the monitoring and management of deportees. The signing ceremony was held on December 13, at the Ministry in Kingston.
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Gov’t Signs $48 Million Agreement to Strengthen Monitoring of Deportees

The Government of Jamaica’s (GoJ) efforts to improve the monitoring and management of criminal deportees have been strengthened, under a $48 million agreement with the United Kingdom (UK) Government. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Major General (Retired) Stewart Saunders and British High Commissioner, His Excellency David Fitton, on December 13, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for...
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