Constable Roxanne Brown Witter of the Greater Portmore Police Station is blending her police work with charity. She has launched a foundation to empower less fortunate children and adults by mobilising support to provide them with essential resources. Called ‘Once A Man, Twice A Child’, the foundation aims to help those who are unable to help themselves. Its mission is...

On entering the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) as a young constable in 1995, Detective Inspector Pilmar Powell was entreated by her mother to use her role to make a positive impact on the lives of young people. She tells JIS News that she used every opportunity while carrying out her daily duties to fulfil that promise. From her work in...

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Karina Powell-Hood, who is the highest-ranked female officer in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), wants more young women to view the police force as a viable career choice. Speaking with JIS News, she notes that while the JCF is male-dominated, it provides the opportunity for women with the right aptitude and qualifications to have a...

High-ranking police officers in Area One of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) have expressed gratitude for the Sandals Corporate University (SCU) Leadership Training Initiative. The Area One police division comprises Trelawny, St. James, Hanover and Westmoreland. The programme is a collaboration between the two entities and provided members of the Force with leadership training. It also served to sensitise officers...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) continues to put measures in place to improve relations with citizens, introducing stricter service standards to build public trust in the Force and ensure accountability of officers. Under the JCF’s Public Interaction Policy, standard operating procedures (SOPs) have been implemented to guide almost every aspect of police interaction with the public, with step-by-step procedural instructions...

Rehabilitation is more than just a programme in the island’s correctional facilities, it is a transformative journey designed to equip individuals with the tools to reintegrate into society successfully. This holistic approach is being championed by the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) as it seeks to shift its focus from solely the incarceration side of the judicial process. Rehabilitation Manager...

Persons are being strongly urged to prioritise safety and follow essential and critical guidelines while navigating the busy downtown market district during the festive Yuletide season. Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Area 4, Michael Phipps, reminded persons of the safety and operational measures being undertaken by the police, during a press conference at the offices of the...

‘Welcome back to your favourite police officers, Dougie and Benjy’ is how listeners of a new radio programme in St. Thomas and Portland are greeted each Wednesday, when they tune into Earth 96FM. Dubbed ‘Let’s get it right’, the programme which is aired from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. is the brainchild of officers attached to the Community Safety and...

For 20 years, Jillian Rodney has been an example of dedication, resilience and professionalism within the St. James Municipal Corporation’s Police Unit. As the last remaining officer from the first group deployed in 2004, Ms. Rodney’s journey is a testament to her commitment to upholding public order and enforcing municipal laws. Her career began in 2004 when she, along with...