Organisers of parties for the Christmas holiday season are being reminded to apply for the requisite permits before they stage these events. Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, told a JIS Think Tank on December 14, that it is important for all parties involved to be aware of these...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) e-Ticketing system has been bolstered with the handover of 3,000 sets of rugged handsets and printers by the Ministry of National Security. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, made the presentation on Tuesday (December 19) at the JCF’s Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) on Elletson Road in Kingston. The e-Ticketing system, which is...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reminding the public that the use of fireworks (pyrotechnics) and firecrackers remains illegal in Jamaica without the necessary permit. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie, pointed out that illegal fireworks can cause distress to residents and...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is encouraging business operators to invest in security safeguards for their establishments. Head of the JCF’s Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, recommends that particular consideration be given to incorporating armed guards and installing surveillance cameras. She was speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on December 14....

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is cautioning motorists against the illegal use of coloured lights on their motor vehicles this holiday season. Speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie, advised that the use of these lights, as detailed in the...

Jamaicans are being encouraged to use social media responsibly as they go about their business this festive season. “Don't put every bit of information on social media because you don't know if somebody is trying to track you down. Do not put your every move [online],” said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Stephanie Lindsay. “You want to make sure that...

Business operators are being encouraged to take extra precaution with the movement of cash in the height of shopping activities during the Christmas holidays. Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communication Unit, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, told a JIS Think Tank on December 14 that business operators need to make secure arrangements to move cash....

Persons are being encouraged to report cyber and fraud-related crimes, which have seen an increase for the Christmas season. Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Stephanie Lindsay, told a JIS ‘`Think Tank’ on December 14 that the Police have seen an uptick in these crimes as criminals seek to capitalise on...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is urging motorists to exercise caution and sound judgement as they traverse the nation’s roadways this festive season. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Thursday (December 14), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie, said that many dangerous driving practices become more commonplace during the Yuletide season, creating an unsafe traffic environment. “Vehicles are...