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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), in dialogue with Executive Director, National Council on Drug Abuse, Michael Tucker, at the opening of the Organization of American States (OAS): Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD) training workshop on monitoring and evaluation of national drug policies, strategies and plans. The ceremony was held on June 15, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), in dialogue with Executive Director, National Council on Drug Abuse, Michael Tucker, at the opening of the Organization of American States (OAS): Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD) training workshop on monitoring and evaluation of national drug policies, strategies and plans. The ceremony was held on June 15, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Strong Monitoring And Evaluation Of Drug Strategies

The Government is seeking to develop a strong monitoring and evaluation framework for national drug policies, strategies and plans, to prevent illicit drugs from entering the country. Executive Director of the National Council on Drug Abuse, Michael Tucker, said with...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (file photo)
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (file photo)

Upsurge In Violence Will Be Dealt With To Protect The Innocent – PM
Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaks in the House of Representatives. At left is State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne.
Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaks in the House of Representatives. At left is State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne.

60-Day Extension Of ZOZOs
Chief Executive Officer, Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter.
Chief Executive Officer, Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter.

PICA To Offer Services At Diaspora Conference
Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), listens as Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson (right), explains a key aspect of the Station Records Management System being implemented within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), during a live demonstration of how the system works, at the Harbour View Police Station in the Kingston Eastern Division, on Thursday (June 9). Also pictured is State Minister in the National Security Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne. The system will facilitate electronic recording of reports, complaints, and administrative entries by the police. It was introduced at the Harbour View Police Station in April and is the first of the 24 stations targeted to benefit under the initial phase of the project.
Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), listens as Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson (right), explains a key aspect of the Station Records Management System being implemented within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), during a live demonstration of how the system works, at the Harbour View Police Station in the Kingston Eastern Division, on Thursday (June 9). Also pictured is State Minister in the National Security Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne. The system will facilitate electronic recording of reports, complaints, and administrative entries by the police. It was introduced at the Harbour View Police Station in April and is the first of the 24 stations targeted to benefit under the initial phase of the project.

Minister Pleased with Rollout of Station Records Management System

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Minister of National Security, Hon Dr. Horace Chang (front), tours the docket room of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Criminal Records Office during his visit Thursday (June 9). Standing directly behind him is Head of the JCF Technology Branch, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Leonardo Brown, as well as (from left) Commanding Officer of JCF Technical Service Division, Donna Harris-Jones and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Fitz Bailey.
National Security

Relief Soon For Persons Applying For Police Records

Citizens will soon be able to access police records without waiting in long lines as the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Criminal Records Office continues to upgrade its technology systems. Details were shared during a tour of the Criminal Records Office on Duke Street, downtown Kingston, by Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, on June 9. Dr. Chang pointed...
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Minister of National Security, Hon Dr. Horace Chang (left), makes an observation of the new the Multi-Biometric Identification System, during his visit to the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Criminal Records Office on Thursday (June 9). Looking on are (from left) Head of the JCF Technology Branch, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Leonardo Brown; Detective Sergeant Kirkland Tomlinson, and Detective Corporal Logan Thomas.
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Criminal Records Now Being Digitised

Criminal records can now be integrated into national security systems more effectively for the execution of searches that will aid in the process of an investigation. This follows the upgrading of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Automated Palm and Fingerprint Identification System, which is now known as the Multi-Biometric Identification System. The new system, which law enforcers can also use...
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Chief Executive Officer, Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter, delivers remarks during the entity’s 15th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service at Tarrant Baptist Church in St. Andrew, on Sunday (June 5).
National Security

PICA Celebrates 15 Years

The Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) is celebrating 15 years of operations. To commemorate the milestone, members, including Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Andrew Wynter, attended a thanksgiving service at Tarrant Baptist Church in St. Andrew, on Sunday (June 5). Also attending was Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, who represented Portfolio Minister, Hon....
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), and United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry (second left), discuss the Liv Gud campaign during the diplomat’s visit to the Ministry’s Oxford Road offices in New Kingston on Tuesday (June 7). Joining them are Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson (left), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Courtney Williams.
National Security

PHOTOS: Ambassador Perry Calls on National Security Minister

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), and United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry (second left), discuss the Liv Gud campaign during the diplomat’s visit to the Ministry’s Oxford Road offices in New Kingston on Tuesday (June 7). Joining them are Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson (left), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry,...
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National Security Minister, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (third left), points to the sign of the newly refurbished Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Polygraph Unit, during the official opening and handover of the unit on Friday (June 3) at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine. Looking on (from left) are: United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry; Head of the JCF Polygraph Unit, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Dwight Sommers; Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Courtney Williams. The unit was handed over by the International Narcotics and Law (INL) Enforcement Section of the Embassy of the United States, which partnered with the JCF on the initiative.
National Security

JCF Polygraph Unit Refurbished

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has a newly refurbished Polygraph Unit, which will provide for enhanced vetting of applicants and serving members of the force. Undertaken at a cost of $92 million, the project included renovation of the reception area, testing rooms, kitchen, and restrooms, as well as the provision of new polygraph equipment and furniture. It was executed through...
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Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 1. At left is State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne.
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More Neighbourhood Watches And Police Youth Clubs To Be Established

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is expanding the number of neighbourhood watches and police youth clubs across the island. The objective is to increase positive engagement between citizens and the police, which is critical in reducing crime and violence in society. “We have a 110 active Police Youth Clubs across the island, and we are expanding that,” said Minister of...
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Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes his presentation in the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on June 1. At left is State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne.
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Minister Reiterates Government’s Commitment To Rehabilitation Of Offenders

Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr Horace Chang, has reiterated the Government’s commitment to the rehabilitation of offenders. “We have challenges within our prison system, but we have done much work in dealing especially with our juvenile members… . There is a ‘We Transform Youth Empowerment Programme’, which is going extremely well,” Dr. Chang said. He...
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