National Security Council Finalising Plan to Assist in Fighting Crime
By: , December 4, 2016The Key Point:
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In this file photo, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd right), is in discussion with National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (3rd right); and former Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams (left), after a tour of the Montego Hills Police Station in St. James on Sunday (September 25, 2016). Others (from left) are: Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of the station, Clinton Moore; Senior Superintendent of Police in Charge of St. James, Marlon Nesbeth; and Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the Area One division, Warren Clarke. The Prime Minister toured several communities before addressing a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister’s Montego Bay office, where the outlined some crime fighting strategies for the parish.The Facts
- The Prime Minister described the measures as “integrated”, and pointed out that the areas to be carefully examined are deployment, mobility, investigative capacity, procedures and legislation.
The Full Story
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the National Security Council is finalising a comprehensive action plan that will assist in the reduction of crime.
According to the Prime Minister, the Government has the resolve to tackle crime and secure the citizens of the country, and the measures to be put in place will be sustainable.
“The Government has an unremitting resolve to address crime and build a bond of trust between our citizens and our security forces, through professional conduct and mutual respect,” Mr. Holness emphasised.
He was addressing the swearing-in ceremony for the new Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Rocky Meade, at King’s House, on December 1.
The Prime Minister described the measures as “integrated”, and pointed out that the areas to be carefully examined are deployment, mobility, investigative capacity, procedures and legislation.
Mr. Holness said the current increased business and consumer confidence, which encourages both local and foreign investments, “must be bolstered by improving and safeguarding the security of our citizens”.