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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, inspects new Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recruits at a Passing-Out Parade, Certificate and Awards Ceremony held on June 9, 2023,  at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, inspects new Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recruits at a Passing-Out Parade, Certificate and Awards Ceremony held on June 9, 2023,  at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.

JCF to Meet 14,000-Member Quota This Year

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is expected to meet its established quota of 14,000 members this year, says Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. He told JIS News that with the ongoing recruitment drive, the Force should reach...
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), inspects police recruits at the passing out parade held at the National Police College of Jamaica, at Twickenham Park in St. Catherine, on January 31.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), inspects police recruits at the passing out parade held at the National Police College of Jamaica, at Twickenham Park in St. Catherine, on January 31.

JCF One of the Most Advanced and Modern Police Forces in Hemisphere – Dr. Chang
Head of the St. Catherine North Police Division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Howard Chambers.
Head of the St. Catherine North Police Division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Howard Chambers.

Cadet Corps Providing Positive Engagement for Spanish Town Youth
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), greets Chairman of the Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA), Professor Elizabeth Ward (second right) during the closing-out ceremony for the review of the technical assistance to the Citizen Security Plan (CSP), at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters on January 25. Sharing in the moment (from left) are International Aid/Programme Manager Cooperation Section, Delegation of the European Union to Jamaica, Luca Lo Conte and Violence Prevention and Citizen Security Expert, Heather Sutton.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), greets Chairman of the Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA), Professor Elizabeth Ward (second right) during the closing-out ceremony for the review of the technical assistance to the Citizen Security Plan (CSP), at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters on January 25. Sharing in the moment (from left) are International Aid/Programme Manager Cooperation Section, Delegation of the European Union to Jamaica, Luca Lo Conte and Violence Prevention and Citizen Security Expert, Heather Sutton.

Citizen Security Plan Provides Holistic Approach to Crime Reduction – Minister Chang
Data protection has become increasingly important given the growing connectedness of the world.
Data protection has become increasingly important given the growing connectedness of the world.

Vigilance and Awareness First Lines of Defence in Data Protection

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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (fourth left), hands over a drum to Flanker Primary School Student, Ravena Palmer and Principal, Collette Barnes, at the school, in Montego Bay,  St. James, on January 25.  Also sharing the moment (from left) are Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Area One, Vernon Ellis; United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Country Representative, Dr. Jay Singh; United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency N. Nickolas Perry;  Deputy Superintendent of Police, Angela McIntosh-Gayle,  and Superintendent Eron Samuels.
National SecurityYouth

Government Commits to Invest Resources to Divert Young People Away from Crime – State Minister

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, says the Government is committed to investing resources and partnering with international agencies to divert young people away from crime. Mrs. Cuthbert-Flynn, who was speaking at the handover ceremony for musical equipment to Flanker Primary School, Montego Bay, St. James, on January 25, said the commitment is a...
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National Security Minister,  Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left) and Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, shake hands during the handover of 30 L-200 pickup trucks on January 19 at the Office of the Commissioner of Police in Kingston. The units, which were handed over by the Ministry of National Security, are valued at more than $230 million.
National Security

JCF Gets 30 New Service Vehicles

The fleet of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been expanded with the addition of 30 new service vehicles, handed over by the Ministry of National Security on January 19. The L-200 pickup trucks, valued at $230 million, were presented at the Office of the Commissioner of Police in Kingston. An additional 16 Hilux pickup trucks and four Hiace buses,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing students at Manchester High School during his recent visit to the Mandeville-based institution.
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Gov’t Will Continue Investing in Jamaica’s National Security Architecture – Prime Minister Holness

The Government will continue to make strategic investments in Jamaica’s national security architecture, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Speaking during a session with sixth-form students and teachers at Manchester High School in Mandeville on January 12, Mr. Holness noted that since 2016, the Government has increased its investment in national security threefold. He said investments have been...
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: Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is greeted by Founder of Power of Faith Ministries International Inc. Miracle Cathedral, Apostle Dr. Delford Davis (left), upon his arrival at Power of Faith Ministries in Portmore, St. Catherine, for the fourth annual National Day of Prayer ‘Heal the Family, Heal the Nation’ service on January 3. Looking on (from second left) are Chair, Jamaica Umbrella Group of Churches and Chair, Jamaica Pentecostal Union, Reverend Dr. Elaine McCarthy; Member of Parliament, St. Catherine South Eastern, Robert Miller and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
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Prime Minister Calls for United Effort to Tackle Violence

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling for a united effort to reduce violence in society, particularly interpersonal conflicts, which could result in murders. “When we analyse the murder statistics, you know what we find? Gang murders have gone down but interpersonal crime resulting in murder is going up. It tells a story that personal conflict is resulting...
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Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson.
National Security

Police Commissioner Charges JCF Members to Serve and Protect Jamaicans Well

Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson, has charged members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to contribute their best as they serve and protect Jamaicans. He said the quality of internal and external service delivery is crucial to the JCF’s continued development. “We’re going to continue building out our capacity to [fight crime] but, ultimately, it boils down to what...
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Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentNational SecurityPress Release

Update: Public Advisory

The Police are advising of the following traffic changes in preparation and hosting of the annual Fireworks on the Waterfront, Downtown, Kingston which will be hosted by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) on Sunday, December 31. At midday on Sunday, December 31, the following intersections including Port Royal Street will be closed: • Church Street • King Street • Orange...
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