The Government will be spending approximately $39.3 billion on capital projects in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in the next three years. The investment will include renovating and constructing new fit-for-purpose buildings and enhancing the mobility and technological capabilities of the Force. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure while addressing the contract-signing ceremony for the construction...

Between 2022 and 2024, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Intellectual Property Unit (IPU) seized approximately $3.35 billion worth of counterfeit goods in Jamaica. This was revealed by Police Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake, during the organisation’s quarterly press briefing (virtual), on Tuesday (July 16). Dr. Blake, outlining some of the “compelling achievements” of the IPU, said that resulting from the seizures,...

The National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) is well on its way to becoming accredited by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST), says Police Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake. “This will make us among only 34 of the approximately 300 police academies worldwide to have this designation,” the Commissioner stated. He was speaking during the...

Police Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake, has heaped praises on members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) for their valiant efforts across the country, in the wake of Hurricane Beryl’s passage recently. “I am immensely proud of the men and women of the JCF who were everywhere during the storm, present and highly responsive, pressing into the teeth of the wind,...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting a continued downward trend in crime and violence, with all categories of major offences showing a reduction during the second quarter of 2024. “Overall, there has been an almost 12 per cent decrease in major crimes since the start of 2024. Notably, murders have decreased by 14.5 per cent as of July 15,...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the welfare of active and retired police personnel remains a top priority of the Jamaican Government. He said there have been several initiatives to improve the well-being of officers, including the revamping of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Welfare Unit, resulting in more timely response to pension, health, and other benefits....

The police are urging members of the motoring public to exercise caution when traversing the Junction main road between St. Mary and St. Andrew. Special care must be exercised when approaching Castleton in St. Mary and Brandon Hill in St. Andrew, as the roadways are blocked by fallen utility poles and electrical wires. The relevant authorities are working to have...

Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, is urging persons to comply with the various safety messages and protocols that have been issued by the police and other State agencies for their protection. She told JIS News that the police continue to maintain public order and assist with disaster...

The police are advising members of the motoring public that several traffic lights in the corporate area are out of service. As a result, motorists are being urged to proceed with caution, and consider fellow road users. The relevant authorities are working to have the issue resolved urgently.