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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.

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...

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.

Gov’t Signs $48 Million Agreement to Strengthen Monitoring of Deportees

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (second left), observes as Batch 106 of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) execute a March Past during their Passing Out Parade and Awards ceremony, held at the Jamaica Police Academy, Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on December 13. Also observing is Deputy Commissioner of Police, Glenmore Hinds.

Security Minister Pleased With Qualifications of JCF Recruits

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in charge of the Montego Bay Police, SSP Parkins (left), exchanges pleasantries with President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPSCo) Limited, Kelly Tomblin, shortly before addressing the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Pre-Christmas Public Forum held on December 11 at the Montego Bay Civic Centre, St. James. Looking on is President of the Chamber, Nathan Robb.

St. James Police to Boost Numbers on the Streets for Christmas Season

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left), cuts the ribbon to open the March Pen mobile security and dispute resolution centre in Spanish Town, St. Catherine recently. The facility is one of four established to serve three communities in Spanish Town. Looking on are World Bank Representative, Giorgio Valentini (centre); and Commissioner of Police, Owen Ellington.

Security Centres to Bring Peace and Stability to Spanish Town Communities

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (2nd right); and Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding (centre), discuss a model displaying features of the anti-crime mobile application, which is to be rolled out in January 2014. Also participating (from left) are: Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Antony Anderson; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Major General Stewart Saunders; and Police Commissioner, Owen Ellington. Occasion was the launch of a national collaborative crime prevention initiative, ‘United for Change’, at the Police Officers’ Club, on Hope Road, in Kingston, on December 5.

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Three-Pronged Crime Prevention Strategy Launched

Leaders and experts in crime fighting and prevention, along with a host of other stakeholders, including members of the Diplomatic Corps, came together on Thursday, December 5, to launch the National Security Ministry’s three-pronged crime prevention strategy, ‘United for Change’. ‘United for Change’ seeks to rekindle hope in the society and mobilise law-abiding citizens to work together as a united...

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JDF to Acquire New Fleet of Armoured Vehicles

Cabinet has approved a five year re-capitalization project for the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) which will see the JDF replacing obsolete and mainly unserviceable V150 armoured cars in its fleet. Under the project, the JDF will acquire 12 Thales Australia Bushmaster armoured personnel carriers (APCs). At present, the JDF has a complement of 14 Cadillac Gage V150s, 10 of which...

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), is in discussion with Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Task Force (MOCA), Carl Williams at the Financial Investigation Division’s (FID) 2013 conference held on November 28, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

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Financial Institutions Urged to Report Suspicious Transactions

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, is urging financial institutions to provide the Financial Investigations Division (FID) with reports, and other information, on a timely basis, in order to assist the government’s efforts to clamp down on money laundering, and other criminal activities. Mr. Bunting warned that the authorities will go after institutions that are negligent in filing reports on...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (3rd left), shares a moment with (from left), Director for Crime Prevention and Community Safety in the Ministry, Courtney Brown; Commissioner of Police, Owen Ellington; Head of the St. Catherine North Police Division, Senior Superintendent Anthony Castell; and Councillor for the Lauriston Division, Keisha Lewis. Occasion was a function held on Tuesday, November 26, in March Pen, St. Catherine.

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Head of St. Catherine Police Division Hailed for Restoring Calm to Gravel Heights

Head of the St. Catherine North Police Division, Senior Superintendent (SSP) Anthony Castell, has come in for high praise from Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, for transforming the Gravel Heights community, and achieving a significant reduction in crime. The community was some two years ago plunged into chaos after multiple gang-related killings and mass exodus by residents from...

Deputy Commissioner of Police, Clifford Blake (right), assists Secretary, Police and Judicial Services Commissions, Judith Cheese-Morris (2nd right), in cutting the ribbon, symbolising the opening of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) museum at the Police Academy in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine on November 26. Also participating (from left) are: Former Deputy Commissioner of Police, Allan Lewis and Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Training and Chief Chaplain, JCF, Bishop Dr. Gary Welsh.

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JCF Preserves Its 146-Year-Old History

The rich legacy of the more than 100-year-old Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is being preserved, with the opening of a Police Museum on the grounds of the Jamaica Police Academy in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine. The museum, which is housed at the library of the training school, showcases artefacts collected over the JCF’s 146-year history. It was opened on Tuesday,...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left), cuts the ribbon to open a mobile community security and dispute resolution centre, in March Pen, St. Catherine, on November 26. The facility is one of four for the Spanish Town communities of March Pen, Lauriston and Shelter Rock. Looking on are: Commissioner of Police, Own Ellington (right), and World Bank representative, Giorgio Valentini (centre).

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Four Mobile Security and Dispute Resolution Centres Open in March Pen

Four mobile community security and dispute resolution centres were opened in March Pen, St. Catherine, on November 26, to serve the Lauriston and Shelter Rock areas. Speaking at the handing over ceremony, Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, urged the residents to take “ownership” of the facilities, noting that with the Security Forces maintaining law and order in the...

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Police Museum To Open At Twickenham Park

A Police Museum, showcasing the history and culture of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will open on Tuesday, November 26, at the training branch at Twickenham Park, St. Catherine. The opening of the museum is part of activities to mark Police Week from November 24 to 30. Police Sergeant and Member of the Secretariat for the week of events, Sergeant...