The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has launched its Offences, Points to Prove and Authorities Handbook 2021. The handbook is a comprehensive electronic refence tool which will provide users with concise explanations of the key elements required to establish certain criminal offences and identify gaps in the evidence around crucial legal issues and points of law. The electronic handbook is to...

The Private Security Regulation Authority (PSRA) is seeking to improve accessibility for security personnel and companies islandwide through its new Mobile Registration Unit (MRU) and online licence renewal portal. The initiative is aimed at boosting registration of private security companies and personnel as well as increased engagement with professionals within the industry. The MRU which was handed over by Toyota...

Members of the House of Representatives, on Wednesday (November 3), passed the Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Suppression and Punishment) (Amendment) Act 2021, creating tougher penalties for offenders. The decision was made to amend the monetary penalties to remove the option of fines in lieu of custodial sentences as a penalty for certain offences that are egregious in nature and increase...

The Ministry of National Security will be rolling out the pilot of its electronic traffic ticketing system in late November. The e-ticketing application is expected to replace the existing manual traffic ticketing system used by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Chief Technical Director with responsibility for Security Risk Reform and Transformation Policy Division in the Ministry of National Security, Delroy...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says that the Government is investing heavily in social intervention programmes targeting the youth population, particularly young men, to create opportunities for them to achieve their goals. He noted that the objective is to positively engage the youth as a critical element in reducing crime and violence in Jamaica. The Minister said...

The St. Elizabeth Police are taking proactive measures to ensure that public order is maintained throughout the parish as the usually busy Yuletide season approaches. Superintendent of Police in charge of the parish, Narda Simms, said that traffic management strategies are being devised for major towns. “We have been doing some work, especially for the main-street Santa Cruz area, to...

The Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) have been extended for a further 60 days. The areas are Denham Town, West Kingston; Norwood and Mount Salem, St. James; and Greenwich Town and August Town in St. Andrew. The House of Representatives on Wednesday (October 13) approved Resolutions for the extensions, which were moved by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National...