The Department of Correctional Services has received 700 pieces of riot gear from the United States Government, valued at US$90,000. The equipment, which will assist Correctional Officers in carrying out...

The Government has put forward a robust legislative agenda for the 2017-18 fiscal year, including the tabling of a new Police Service Act to replace the Jamaica Constabulary Force Act,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to facilitating a culture of responsiveness and sensitivity in the police force to reports of domestic and sexual...

The Government has identified the reduction of crime as its most urgent priority and a national imperative. This was disclosed by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen,...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says a major priority of the Government is the reduction of crime, adding that the Administration will work to implement its...

The police have been instructed to take a zero tolerance approach to the prosecution of crimes related to the production, possession or distribution of child pornography. Prime Minister, the Most...

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Clifford Chambers, is encouraging business owners to work with the security forces to safeguard their operations from criminal victimisation. Speaking at the Small Business Association...

Opposition Senator, Lambert Brown, has suggested the establishment of a Standing Parliamentary Committee dedicated to crime reduction. Mr. Brown made the suggestion while addressing the State of the Nation Debate...