There was an increase in the number of calls made to Crime Stop from 687 in 2012 to 1,148 in 2022. An analysis of the calls showed that 31.7 per cent were related to illegal firearms and ammunition; 24.7 per cent, gunmen; 9.5 per cent, wanted persons; 3.9 per cent, drug-related; and three per cent, murder. This is contained in...

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, says the Government remains committed to the welfare and development of members of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS). Speaking at the recent opening of the Carl Rattray Staff College gym in Runaway Bay, St. Ann, Mrs. Cuthbert-Flynn expressed her gratitude to the gathering of correctional officers, staff,...

The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) officially launched its Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Satisfaction Survey on September 6. The survey is meant to garner the views of JCF members on aspects of leadership, working environment, resources, training, communication and work processes. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the PCOA, Otarah Byfield-Nugent, told JIS News that all JCF members should visit the...

Students in the Area One Police Division are invited to submit creative illustrations for the Inaugural Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Poster Competition. The contest, under the theme: ‘Imaging #aForce4Good,’ is a new feature of the Police Civilian Oversight Authority’s (PCOA)-organised programme. This year’s TOPS programme is focussed on Area One, which comprises the parishes of Trelawny, St. James, Hanover...

Police divisions in Area One will be the focus for the 2023 Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Competition. Inspections get under way on September 11 for the fifth instalment of the competition, which will involve police stations in Trelawny, Hanover, Westmoreland and St. James. Developed in 2019, the TOPS programme is aimed at fostering greater...

The Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) is advising all travellers to Jamaica that no third-party entity or agent has been contracted to provide the online immigration/passenger declaration form. Effective September 1, all passengers coming to Jamaica are required to complete the online version of the form, replacing the previous paper document. Persons can access the form at www.enterjamaica.com. The...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, is advising travellers to steer clear of websites that are charging fees to complete the Immigration/Customs (C5) Form. He said that the online form is a free service being provided by the Government to make entry into the island more efficient. “Don’t use any of these illegal sites. The service is entirely...