A student pilot of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) had to perform a precautionary landing in the Hill Run area of St Catherine today. The pilot was taken to Up Park Camp where a full evaluation was done and he is stable with no apparent physical injuries. He is being given the appropriate medical support. The initial investigation of the...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the strengthening of police mobility will continue as a critical part of crime-fighting measures. He noted that 1,092 motor vehicles were purchased for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) between financial years 2016/2017 and 2019/2020, including cars, pickups, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), buses, trucks and bikes. Minister Chang, who was making his...

The Government will continue to modernise the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to achieve a sustainable reduction in criminal violence. This approach will aid the Government’s policy to reduce criminal violence, improve public safety and strengthen the institutional and operational efficiency of the JCF. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, provided details  during his 2021/22...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Microwave Network has been upgraded and expanded, more than tripling its capacity and adding about 90 new links. This was noted by Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, during his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 25. Dr. Chang said this will facilitate adequate Internet connectivity...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Hon. Horace Chang, has announced that 10 Domestic Violence Intervention Centres will be operational at designated police stations later this year. Making his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 25, Dr. Chang informed that four of the centres are already operational and another six will be opened...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government has set up a Business Advisory Group with responsibility for inter-ministerial coordination and collaboration around social investment for community transformation. Making his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 25, Dr. Chang said establishment of the group forms part of the Government’s strategic,...

In an effort to make forensic science the new frontier of law enforcement for swift and sure justice, the Government will soon break ground for Jamaica’s first autopsy suite in the capital of Kingston. Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, gave this update during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate on Tuesday (May 25). “The Institute of Forensic...