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Rear view of child carrying backpack going home from school.

JCF Calls on Public to Look Out for Children Travelling Alone

As the new school year is set to begin in early September, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is urging the public to look out for children who are travelling alone. Head of the JCF’s Social Media team, Sergeant Kayla Keane,...
Manager of the JCF’s Call Centre, Tania Ricketts, indicates that within a one-minute period, the police receive at least five prank calls.
Manager of the JCF’s Call Centre, Tania Ricketts, indicates that within a one-minute period, the police receive at least five prank calls.

JCF Implores Persons Not to Make Prank Calls
Head of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Unit, Counter Terrorism and Organized Crime Investigations Branch, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Woman Detective Inspector Kimesha Gordon.
Head of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Unit, Counter Terrorism and Organized Crime Investigations Branch, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Woman Detective Inspector Kimesha Gordon.

Police Urge Human Trafficking Safeguards for Children
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addressing an emergency press conference held on Monday (August 12) at the Office of the Prime Minister.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addressing an emergency press conference held on Monday (August 12) at the Office of the Prime Minister.

Surveillance Cameras to Be Installed in Correctional Facilities
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), addresses residents of the Cherry Tree Lane community in Clarendon, on August 12.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), addresses residents of the Cherry Tree Lane community in Clarendon, on August 12.

Legislation Dealing with Firearm Offences to Be Reviewed and Strengthened

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses an emergency press conference, held today (August 12) at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston.
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Curfews in Central and Southern Clarendon and Southern and Northern St. Catherine

Extensive areas of curfews have been imposed across Central and Southern Clarendon, as well as Southern and Northern St. Catherine where gangs collaborate. This follows the fatal shooting of eight persons and the injuring of nine in Cherry Tree Lane, Clarendon, on August 11. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, gave details during a...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing an emergency press conference on Monday (August 12) at the Office of the Prime Minister.
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Prime Minister Condemns Gun Attack on Cherry Tree Lane in Clarendon

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has declared a “firm resolve” that persons who were in any way involved in Sunday’s (August 11) gun attack on Cherry Tree Lane in Clarendon “will be brought to justice”. Some eight persons were shot and killed and nine injured during the incident. Speaking during an emergency press conference at the Office of...
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Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake addresses the recent handover of 40 new vehicles to the police, valued over $313 million, held recently at the Office of the Commissioner of Police, in St. Andrew.
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JCF Reports Drop In Road Fatalities

KINGSTON, Aug. 4 (JIS):  The Jamaica Constabulary Force is reporting a decrease in the number of road fatalities across the island.  Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake explained that in March 2024, there was an increase in road fatalities, where the country recorded 38 deaths, which represented a 27 per cent increase, compared to March 2023.  He said this demanded...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), hands over keys to 40 new vehicles, valued over $313 million, to Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake, at a handover ceremony, held on July 31 at the Office of the Commissioner in St. Andrew.
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JCF Gets Additional 40 Vehicles

The Government has provided the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) with 40 additional vehicles, at a cost of over $313 million. They include 20 Mitsubishi L200 pickups; seven Toyota Hilux pickups; and 10 Kia Sorento Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs). Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, who handed over the keys to the JCF at the Office of the Commissioner...
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Head of the Anti-trafficking in Persons Unit (A-TIP), at the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigations Branch within the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Detective Inspector Kimesha Gordon, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on July 29.
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Whatsapp Number to Report Suspicious Activities of Trafficking in Persons

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has created a WhatsApp number – (876) 224-2629 – for persons who wish to easily report suspicious activities that may be considered to be trafficking in persons. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on July 29, Head of the Anti-trafficking in Persons Unit at the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigations Branch within...
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