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Commanding Officer, St. Elizabeth Police Division, Superintendent Kenneth Chin.

Murders at Seven-year Low in St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth is experiencing the lowest level of murders over the past seven years, with a 53 per cent decline up to the end of April. “It is the first we have seen murders at seven up to the end...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is guided through a ‘crime scene’, by Head of the Scene of Crime Training Unit, Detective Sergeant Jerome Hobbs, at the opening ceremony of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) inaugural ‘Transformations JCF 2023 – People, Quality and Technology’ Expo, on Thursday (May 11) at the National Arena in Kingston.

Three-Fold Increase In JCF’s Capital Budget Represents Commitment to National Security – PM

A section of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project in Grants Pen, St. Thomas.

Police to Increase Presence on St. Thomas Roads

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), accepts a gift from Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi, during a courtesy call by the Ambassador at the Ministry’s offices in St. Andrew on May 4.

PHOTOS: Minister Chang Gets Courtesy Call from Japanese Ambassador

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon Dr. Horace Chang (right), addressing journalists during a post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House, on Wednesday (May 3). Listening is Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan.

Gov’t Moving Decisively to Curb Attacks on Cash Management Service Personnel

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), greets Lloyd White, beneficiary under the New Social Housing Programme, during the official handover of three housing units at Goodwin Park Road in Central Kingston, on April 28. The other beneficiaries (from second left) are Leisha Brown, who is holding her baby, Mishka; and Lesa Brown.

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Jamaicans Urged to Use Secure Channels to Report Criminals to the Police

Jamaicans are being encouraged to use secure channels to share information with law-enforcement officers about wrongdoings. The call came from Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, when he handed over three social houses at Goodwin Park Road, Campbell Town, Central Kingston, recently. “Do it smartly. You know who you can trust and who you can’t trust and there are...

Deputy Commissioner of Police, Development and Logistics, Dr. Kevin Blake, addresses JIS Think Tank, today (April 26), about the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Expo to be held from May 11 to 14 at the National Arena, in Kingston.

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JCF Stages Expo May 11-14

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be staging an expo for members of the public from May 11 to 14, at the National Arena in Kingston. The event, dubbed ‘Transformations – People, Quality and Technology (PQT) Expo’, is described as a historical moment for the JCF, promising to deliver on cutting-edge technology-driven exhibits and booths. Speaking at a JIS Think...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (April 25).

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Six Fit-for-Purpose Police Stations Constructed

The Government has constructed six fit-for-purpose police stations as part of efforts to improve the working conditions of police officers. The new police stations are Shady Grove, Olympic Gardens, Buff Bay, Port Antonio, Mount Salem, and Green Acres, which will be ready for occupation later this year. This was disclosed by Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, during...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr Horace Chang, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on April 25.

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Lowest First Quarter Murder Rate in Seven Years

For the first quarter of 2023, Jamaica recorded its lowest murder rate for a first quarter in the last seven years, reports Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. “Since the start of this year and up to April 22, 2023, murders committed in the country have reduced by 17 per cent, compared to 2022. Overall, major crimes are...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang,

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Government to Expand Network of CCTV Cameras

The Government will continue to expand the network of cameras to boost the country’s national closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance programme, dubbed ‘JamaicaEye’. More than 860 Government CCTV cameras have been installed in townships across the island under the programme. This was disclosed by Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, during his contribution to the...

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1,000 Additional Body-Worn Cameras to be Purchased

Another 1,000 body-worn cameras will be procured for members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) during the 2023/24 fiscal year. A body-worn camera is a wearable audio, video, or photographic recording system used to document images of activities. Making his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, today (April 25), Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of...

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DSC_0410: Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addressing Friday’s (April 21) sitting of the Upper House.

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Select Committee to Review Bills to Impose Stricter Penalties for Murder

The Senate has appointed a select committee to review three crucial pieces of legislation to impose stricter penalties for murder. They are the Criminal Justice (Administration) (Amendment) Act 2023, the Offences Against the Person (Amendment) Act 2023, and the Child Care and Protection (Amendment) Act 2023. Committee members, who were named during Friday’s (April 21) sitting of the Upper House,...