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Newly installed commander of the Area Five Police Division, Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Christopher Phillips, addresses a function at the Greater Portmore Police Station, where he was recently honoured for sterling leadership of the St. Catherine South Division.

New Area Five Commander Pledges to Bring Best Practices Learned to Position

Newly installed Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Christopher Phillips, will be bringing all his training and experience to bear in his new role as Commander of the Area Five Police Division. Speaking at a recent function at the Greater...

Manager of the Anti-Money Laundering Unit at the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), Inger Hainsley-Bennett (left), and Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of Companies, Shellie Leon, participate in a recent JIS Think Tank.

COJ Establishes Anti-Money Laundering Unit

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), examines the design for the new St. Catherine North Divisional Headquarters of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew, on July 23, at the contract-signing ceremony. Also looking at the design (from left) are Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine Central, Hon. Olivia Grange; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Chairman, West Indies Home Contractors (WIHCON) Limited, Peter Melhado; and Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake.

$2.2-Billion Contract Signed for St. Catherine North Divisional Headquarters of JCF

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing the contract-signing ceremony for the new St. Catherine North Divisional Headquarters for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on July 23.

Gov’t to Spend $39.3 Billion on JCF Capital Projects

$3.35 Billion Worth of Counterfeit Goods Seized

2 years ago EducationNational Security and Peace

National Police College Well on the Way to Achieving IADLEST Accreditation

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...

2 years ago Hurricane BerylHurricane Relief & RecoveryNational Security and Peace

Commissioner Blake Praises Police Officers for Hurricane Beryl Response

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,...

2 years ago National Security and Peace

Downward Trend in Crime and Violence Continues – JCF

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, addresses the 30th Anniversary Church Service of the Association of Past Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (APMJCF) Benevolent Society Chapter One, held recently at St. James Parish Church in Montego Bay.

2 years ago National Security and Peace

Welfare of Active And Retired Police Personnel A Priority – Dr. Chang

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....

2 years ago National Security and PeacePress Release

Public Advisory

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.

2 years ago Hurricane BerylNational Security and Peace

Police Urges Compliance with Safety Protocol Advisories

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...

2 years ago National Security and PeacePress Release

Public Advisory

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.