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Commanding Officer of the Newport West Police Formation, Superintendent Rochelle McGibbon Scott, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

Newport West Police Warns About Counterfeit Notes

The Newport West Police is alerting members of the public and business operators at the Port of Kingston to be on alert for counterfeit notes, including United States (US) currency. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Commanding Officer of...

Hundreds of Lives Saved in 2025 – Police Commissioner

National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, Diahann Gordon Harrison.

Women Playing More Dominant Role in Human Trafficking

Commissioner Urges Persons to Comply with Police Instructions to Avoid Confrontations

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) with responsibility for the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Strategic Operations Portfolio and Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Dr. Gary McKenzie, shares Christmas holiday safeguards during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

Shoppers Urged to Exercise Precautions for a Safer Christmas Season

Assistant Commissioner of Police, Dr. Gary McKenzie, who is assigned to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Strategic Operations Portfolio and its Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

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Police Urge Motorists to Heighten Vigilance in Vehicle Management and Safekeeping

Motorists are being urged to exercise heightened vigilance in the management and safekeeping of their vehicles. This urging comes from Assistant Commissioner of Police, Dr. Gary McKenzie, who is assigned to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Strategic Operations Portfolio and its Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB). “One of the things that we note is that a lot of...

Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police, Dr. Gary McKenzie.

1 month ago National Security

JCF Offers Escort Services in Delivery of Relief Supplies

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is offering escort services for persons who wish to deliver relief supplies to communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa in the western end of the island. At a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police, Dr. Gary McKenzie, said the service is...

State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Communication, Senator the Hon. Abka Fitz Henley.

2 months ago National Security

30-Year Low in Murders Proof of Govt’s Commitment to Creating Safer Society- Senator Fitz-Henley

Government Senator, Hon. Abka Fitz Henley, says the progress made in crime fighting, with the country on course to achieve a 30-year low in murders, is evidence of Government’s commitment to creating a safer and more secure country. He said that the Administration, in partnership with the security forces, will not relent in going after criminals. “Let the message [resonate]...

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (second left), presents the award for the top police station in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Area Five for 2025 to Brown’s Hall Station Commander, Sergeant Natoya Mighty (second right), accompanied by Constable Kevaughnie Nelson. Looking on is Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) member,Vivette Miller. The award was among several presented during the PCOA’s annual Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Competition awards ceremony, held Thursday (December 18) at the National Police College in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.

2 months ago National Security

Brown’s Hall Police Station Named JCF Area Five’s Top Performer In 2025 By PCOA

The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) has named Brown’s Hall Police Station in St. Catherine North the top-performing station in Area Five, standing out from 39 stations across the division. The prestigious award was presented to the station during the PCOA’s annual Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Competition awards ceremony for 2025, held on Thursday (December 18) at the National...

Custos of Clarendon and Juici Patties Director, Hon. Edith Chin (fourth left), and Director at Continental Baking Company, Craig Hendrickson (third right), hand over cheques totalling $2 million to Head of Operations for the Clarendon Police, Superintendent Anton-Gur Cardoza (fourth right), towards the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Shop With a Cop initiative. Members of the JCF, Juici Patties staff and other stakeholders share in the occasion. The presentation took place on Monday (December 15) at the Verandah, located at Juici Empowerment Park in Clarendon.

2 months ago National Security

‘Shop With a Cop’ Initiative Gets $2 Million Boost

The Clarendon Police has received a $2-million donation towards the staging of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) annual Shop with a Cop initiative, which brings holiday cheer to children from challenging circumstances or who have experienced trauma. The funds, contributed by Juici Patties staff and Continental Baking Company, were handed over during a ceremony on Monday (December 15) at the...

Commanding Officer of the Newport West Formation of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Rochelle McGibbon-Scott, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

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Newport West Police Urges Vigilance Against Motor-Vehicle Scams

The Newport West Police is urging members of the public to be vigilant against scams involving the sale of motor vehicles around the wharf area during the busy Christmas season. Speaking with JIS News, Commanding Officer in Charge of the Newport West Police Formation, Superintendent of Police Rochelle McGibbon-Scott, said that the festive season traditionally brings increased commercial activity and,...

Assistant Commissioner of Police, assigned to the Strategic Operations Portfolio and the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Dr. Gary McKenzie, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank on December 8, about gun salutes during the holiday period.

2 months ago National Security

Police Issues Warning Against Gun Salutes

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is warning that it will maintain a heightened and zero-tolerance approach towards irresponsible firearm use and illegal use of fireworks during the holiday season. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on December 8, Assistant Commissioner of Police assigned to the Strategic Operations Portfolio and the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Dr....