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Prime Minister Bruce Golding has said the level of crime is too high and reducing it remains a top priority for the government for the New Year. Addressing the nation in his New Year's message, the Prime Minister said Cabinet has already issued drafting instructions for tough anti-gang legislation which will be enacted for 2011. "The majority of violent crimes...

Commissioner of Police, Owen Ellington announces the following transfers of senior members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). At the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) the changes are as follows: ACP Novelette Grant will be transferred from the Strategic Review Implementation Team (SRIT) to Police Area 5 Headquarters. Police Area 5 comprises the Divisions of St. Andrew North,...

The Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport and Works has proposed amendments to the Road Traffic Act to regulate the use of cell phones and other gadgets, which can contribute to accidents.Director of the unit, Kenute Hare, noted that the proposed amendments to the Act should be in place by August 2011. "What it's going to do is...

After almost 20 years in law enforcement, 2010 District Constable (DC) of the Year, Mazilyn Miller Prince, has seen firsthand what the profession can do in transforming society and the lives of young people. Woman District Constable Miller Prince has dedicated her life to serving her community, through upholding and enforcing the laws of the country, while serving and protecting...

Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) officer cadet, Melvin Shawn Rhoden, emerged the top overseas student graduating from the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst in the United Kingdom (UK). Jamaica's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Anthony Johnson (2nd left) and Mrs. Pamela Johnson, share a moment with Jamaica Defence Force officer cadet Melvin Shawn Rhoden (2nd right) and Lt. Col....

The motorized patrol division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has received a major boost with the addition of eight motorcycles to its fleet. Valued at some $3.5 million, the motorcycles donated by the CARRERAS Group Limited, were handed over on Tuesday December 21 at the Commissioner's Office on Old Hope Road in Kingston. This donation brings to 13, the...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has spent upwards of $5 million to renovate facilities at the Jamaica Police Academy in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine to accommodate the Polygraph Unit's central operations. This move forms part of JCF's plans to decentralise the operations of its Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB), which has portfolio responsibility for the Unit, informed Assistant Commissioner of Police, Justin...

While Christmas is a time for caring, sharing, and fellowship, unfortunately, it is also a period when robberies increase. As Jamaicans make preparations to celebrate Christmas 2010 with family and friends, the police is providing some home security tips for the season. Community Safety and Security Officer, Jamaica Constabulary Force, Constable Leron Mattison, is encouraging homeowners to keep their yards...

The Ministries of Education and National Security on December 13, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will provide for the accreditation and or certification of courses undertaken by personnel of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). Under the MoU, the work to be executed by the Ministry of Education involves assisting the JDF in the necessary actions to achieve accreditation...

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton, has urged members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Island Special Constable Force (ISCF) to give greater attention to eliminating the problem of praedial larceny. "Praedical larceny suggests simple crimes, but the pain and hardship that it causes, and perhaps, the encouragement from limited enforcement that it offers to deviants,...

Residents of Prospect in Portland have taken a proactive approach to crime in their community, with the launch of the Prospect Neighbouthood Watch on Thursday, December 9. The community crime prevention initiative is the 20th to be launched in the parish and the 631st across the island since the programme's inception in 1987. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) at the...

The Police are reporting a drop in all major crimes in the parish of Trelawny from January to December 4, when compared with the similar period for 2009. In a report tabled at the monthly meeting of the Trelawny Parish Council by Detective Sergeant Rainford Whyte, on December 9, the crime statistics are showing approximately 226 offences committed up to...