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Executive Director of the non-governmental organisation (NGO), MultiCare Youth Foundation, Alicia Glasgow Gentles.
Executive Director of the non-governmental organisation (NGO), MultiCare Youth Foundation, Alicia Glasgow Gentles.

MYF Works with DCS to Provide Reintegration Opportunities for Young Persons

The MultiCare Youth Foundation (MYF) is actively working with the Department of Corrections (DCS) to provide reintegration opportunities for young persons, through the European Union (EU)-funded BRIDGE project. These young persons are individuals who are within the correctional system or...
Director of Children and Family Programmes at the CPFSA, Dr. Warren Thompson,  told JIS News that the CPFSA relies heavily on its relationship with the Jamaica Constabulary Force to effectively tackle child abuse in Jamaica.
Director of Children and Family Programmes at the CPFSA, Dr. Warren Thompson,  told JIS News that the CPFSA relies heavily on its relationship with the Jamaica Constabulary Force to effectively tackle child abuse in Jamaica.

CPFSA Credits Relationship with JCF for Swift Investigations
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the International Social Care Services Social Work Conference on Tuesday (March 19) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel, St. Andrew.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the International Social Care Services Social Work Conference on Tuesday (March 19) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel, St. Andrew.

Gov’t Using Social Investment to Fight Crime – Minister Chang
New Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake (right), receives a framed replica of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s core values from Outgoing Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, at the  Change of Command ceremony, held at the Office of the Police Commissioner, located at 101-105 Old Hope Road, in St. Andrew, on March 18.
New Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake (right), receives a framed replica of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s core values from Outgoing Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, at the  Change of Command ceremony, held at the Office of the Police Commissioner, located at 101-105 Old Hope Road, in St. Andrew, on March 18.

New Police Commissioner Ready to Partner with Citizens of Jamaica
New Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake (left), receives a congratulatory handshake from Outgoing Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson, during the Change of Command ceremony held at the Office of the Police Commissioner, located at 101-105 Old Hope Road in St. Andrew on March 18.
New Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake (left), receives a congratulatory handshake from Outgoing Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson, during the Change of Command ceremony held at the Office of the Police Commissioner, located at 101-105 Old Hope Road in St. Andrew on March 18.

JCF Will Not Fail to Serve and Protect Jamaicans – Commissioner Blake

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Newly minted correctional officers perform a march-past at the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) closing out ceremony, which was held at the Carl Rattray Staff College in Runaway Bay, St. Ann, on Friday ( March 15).
National Security

New Correctional Officers Charged to Become Change Agents

Newly recruited correctional officers are being encouraged to be agents of change as they carry out their role in rehabilitating incarcerated persons. “I want to remind you as you step into the field, that you all play a significant role in impacting the lives of those you serve during the journey of rehabilitation and transformation,” said Commissioner of Corrections at...
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Logo of the Jamaica Constabulary Force.
National SecurityPress Release

Public Advisory

The Police are advising patrons who will be attending the Inter-Secondary School Sports Association (ISSA) Boys’ and Girls’ Championships, which will be held at the National Stadium from Tuesday, March 19 to Saturday, March 23, of the following restrictions. No firearms, knives, ice picks, machetes, fire crackers, aerosol sprays, large igloos, glass bottles, lighters, frozen water or drinks, drugs, alcohol...
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National SecurityPress Release

Public Advisory: Road Closure and Traffic Changes for Issa Boys’ and Girls’ Championships

The Public is being reminded that in order to minimise traffic congestions, the following changes and road closures will be in place effective Tuesday, March 18 to Saturday, March 23, to facilitate the smooth staging of the Inter-Secondary Schools Association (ISSA) Boys’ and Girls’ Championship at the National Stadium. BEFORE THE EVENT -Effective Tuesday, March 19, 2024 to Thursday, March...
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Logo of the Jamaica Constabulary Force.
National SecurityPress Release

Public Advisory

On Monday, March 18, 2024 at 5:00 p.m., the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will host a Change of Command Ceremony at the Commissioner’s Office, Old Hope Road, Kingston 6. As a result, we anticipate unusual traffic congestion, particularly along Old Hope Road, and issue the following advisory: -Given the anticipated congestion, we urge all motorists to drive responsibly and with...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), is joined by (from left) Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson; Commanding Officer, St. James Police Division, Senior Superintendent Vernon Ellis, and Head, Area One Police, Assistant Commissioner Clifford Chambers, during a tour of the Barnett Street Police Station in downtown Montego Bay on Saturday (March 16).
National Security

Plans Announced for Extensive Renovation and Construction of Police Facilities in St. James

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, has announced plans for extensive renovation and construction of facilities for the St. James Police Division, during a tour of several stations on Saturday (March 16). Key among the major engagements outlined by Dr. Chang is the refurbishment and upgrading of the police station in Montego Hills, at...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (fourth right), is joined by (from left) Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Danree Delancy; Head of M&M Construction Limited, Richard Mullings; Chief Technical Director, Ministry of National Security, Delroy Simpson; Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson; Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake; Member of Parliament, Westmoreland Central, George Wright; and Custos Rotulorum for Westmoreland, Canon Hartley Perrin, in breaking ground for the $2.7 billion Westmoreland Divisional Police Headquarters in Llandilo, Savanna-la-Mar, on Friday (March 15).
National SecurityWorks / Construction

Ground Broken to Construct New Westmoreland Police Headquarters

Ground was, on Friday (March 15), broken in Llandilo, Savanna-la-Mar, for the construction of the new $2.17 billion Westmoreland Divisional Police Headquarters. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, headed the officials participating in the engagement. The three-storey building, that will span 64,970.21square feet, will be designed to accommodate specialised units and coordinate operations across...
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Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson.
National Security

JCF in a Solid Position – Major General Anderson

Outgoing Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson, says the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is in a solid position as an organisation and is on par with law enforcement around the world. “We have onboarded technologies that make us as good as any force anywhere. We have onboarded quality systems so that we are one of very few forces anywhere that...
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