The measures implemented by the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) to crack down on illegal contraband entering its facilities are yielding positive results. Speaking in the Senate recently during the...

The Ministry of National Security is finalising preparations to undertake an assessment of correctional institutions islandwide, to facilitate timely budgetary allocations. Minister without Portfolio, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, says...

Cabinet has approved the drafting instructions for legislative amendments to various sections of the Corrections Act, 1985 and the Correctional Institutional (Adult Correctional Centre) Rule, 1991. These will address the...

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, says that young people must be included in any solutions aimed at addressing youth crime and violence. Dr....

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has been authorised to hire an additional consultant forensic psychiatrist who will design and oversee a Forensic Mental Healthcare Programme. This was stated by...

The Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government has implemented social investments to target youth within the 15 to 24 age group. He noted that data...

The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) has launched an online customer service satisfaction survey in the Area 4 Police Division. Area 4 comprises stations in the parishes of Kingston and...

Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, says despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Jamaica Constabulary Force recruitment drive continues. “I have 600 people in training now, and 360 graduated...