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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), engages in conversation with outgoing Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Fitz Bailey, at a retirement function for the veteran policeman, held on Friday (September 6), at the AC Mariott Hotel, in New Kingston.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), engages in conversation with outgoing Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Fitz Bailey, at a retirement function for the veteran policeman, held on Friday (September 6), at the AC Mariott Hotel, in New Kingston.

Prime Minister Pays Tribute to DCP Bailey

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness on Friday (September 6), paid tribute to outgoing Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Fitz Bailey.  Mr. Holness described Mr. Bailey as an extraordinary policeman, who has executed his job well.  “As you leave...
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), is greeted by Chairman, St James Police Civic Committee, Dr. Lee Bailey, on his arrival at the St. James Police Civic Committee meeting, held at the Montego Bay Yacht Club in Freeport, St. James, on August 29.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), is greeted by Chairman, St James Police Civic Committee, Dr. Lee Bailey, on his arrival at the St. James Police Civic Committee meeting, held at the Montego Bay Yacht Club in Freeport, St. James, on August 29.

National Security Minister Emphasises Importance of Partnership Between Police and Citizens
Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake (left), sharing lens time with PCOA representatives, Chairman, Jacqueline Hinkson (centre) and PCOA CEO, Otarah Byfield Nugent, after receiving a framed artwork, titled
Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake (left), sharing lens time with PCOA representatives, Chairman, Jacqueline Hinkson (centre) and PCOA CEO, Otarah Byfield Nugent, after receiving a framed artwork, titled 'The Force' by Westwood High School student, Adeija McBean, who won first place in the TOPS Poster Competition for high schools in Area 2 (St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland) in 2023.

PCOA Invites Students in St. Ann, St. Mary And Portland to Enter Tops Poster Competition
Head of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Unit, Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigations Branch, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Woman Detective Inspector Kimesha Gordon.
Head of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Unit, Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigations Branch, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Woman Detective Inspector Kimesha Gordon.

Be Wary of Overseas Employment Offers from Unfamiliar Sources – JCF
National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, inspects new Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) constables during the passing out parade and awards ceremony for 129 new members, at the National Police College of Jamaica in St. Catherine, on August 28.
National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, inspects new Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) constables during the passing out parade and awards ceremony for 129 new members, at the National Police College of Jamaica in St. Catherine, on August 28.

JCF Gets 129 New Members

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Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Social Media Team, Woman Sergeant Kayla Keane.
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Police Urge Safeguards for Children Allowed to Travel Alone

Parents are being encouraged to be vigilant and cautious when they allow their children to travel alone. This is specifically in relation to their commuting on public transportation to and from school and walking in their communities, according to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Head of the JCF’s Social Media Team, Woman Sergeant Kayla Keane, maintains that parents need to...
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Manager of the JCF’s Call Centre, Tania Ricketts, indicates that within a one-minute period, the police receive at least five prank calls.
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JCF Implores Persons Not to Make Prank Calls

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is again calling on persons not to make prank calls to the 119-emergency number. In an interview with JIS News, Manager of the JCF’s Call Centre, Tania Ricketts, indicated that within a one-minute period, the police receive at least five prank calls. “The persons who make the prank calls, they don't stay on the line...
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Head of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Unit, Counter Terrorism and Organized Crime Investigations Branch, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Woman Detective Inspector Kimesha Gordon.
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Police Urge Human Trafficking Safeguards for Children

The Police are encouraging parents, guardians and other well-thinking adults to take steps to safeguard children against human trafficking. They report that children continue to be the main targets of this heinous crime in Jamaica. Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Anti-Trafficking in Persons Unit at the Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigations Branch, Woman Detective Inspector Kimesha Gordon,...
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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.
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Surveillance Cameras to Be Installed in Correctional Facilities

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says surveillance cameras are to be installed in correctional facilities. He made the disclosure during an emergency press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (August 12). “We have just concluded a contract to introduce a camera system, a more extensive system, in the correctional...
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