Senior members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) are making it clear that showcasing elements of their crime-fighting technologies at its recent Transformation Expo, will not give criminals a strategic advantage. Instead, they say the move is a calculated effort to build public trust, while keeping sensitive operations secure. In an interview with JIS News, the Police explained that revealing...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) continues to raise the bar in service quality and operational excellence, with more than 23 of its sites now receiving the prestigious ISO 9001:2015 certification. This internationally recognised standard for quality management signals a major milestone in the JCF’s commitment to accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement. Head of the JCF’s Police Emergency Communication Centre, Senior...

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) is encouraging persons in Portland and surrounding areas to utilise its new office in the parish. Located at shop 1-3 at #21-23 Harbour Street in the heart of Port Antonio and offering full passport services for residents of the parish and surrounding communities, the new facility began operations in April 2024. Director of...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed the work of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in achieving sustained reduction in crime and violence across the country. He noted the significant success in dismantling gang activity, which was a major driver of crime, necessitating the need for Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) and States of Public Emergency (SOEs)....

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, is hailing the agricultural programme at the Tamarind Farm Correctional Centre, noting that it is equipping the inmates will valuable skills for a successful return to society. “We continue to encourage the men here to acquire this skill and others to ensure that when they leave this facility...

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in charge of Area One, Glenford Miller, has described the four-day Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) ‘Transformations – People, Quality and Technology Expo 2.0’, held June 19-22 at Montego Bay Community College in St. James – as a resounding success. ACP Miller told JIS News that the Expo’s success was especially evident in its engagement with...

A showcase of technological solutions that leverage digital tools to enhance community policing was a key feature of the just-concluded Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) technology and transformation expo. Demonstrations included real-time crime mapping, biometric identification systems, and mobile applications that facilitate better communication between officers and residents. These initiatives are part of the JCF’s broader goal to foster transparency, accountability,...