Police Station Opens at Hellshire
Residents of Hellshire, in south St. Catherine, now have a police station in their community. The facility was opened on April 17, by National Security …
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JCF Gets 195 New Members
The membership of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been bolstered with the addition of 195 new recruits, many of them possessing first degrees in …
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Correctional Facilities to be Repaired and Expanded
Two of the country’s major correctional facilities are to be repaired and expanded this financial year. A sum of $200 million has been allocated in the …
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JPS Opens Door to At-Risk Youth
The Ministry of National Security has partnered with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) to create job experience opportunities for at-risk youth in the Corporate Area. …
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Department of Correctional Services Actively Seeking Pharmacist
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) says efforts have been under way to resolve the issue regarding the absence of a pharmacist in the correctional …
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Security Minister Lauds Community Support of Peace Building Initiative
Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, has lauded community members who have been supporting the Football Corner League, spearheaded by the Peace Management Initiative …
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Several Laws Passed in 2013 Have Strengthened Security Efforts – Minister Bunting
Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, is reporting that many of the 40 pieces of legislation passed by Parliament during calendar year 2013, have …
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JCF Receives 89 New Vehicles
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has received 89 new vehicles, 72 from the Ministry of National Security, 15 from the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), and …
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Government to Place Increased Focus on Crime Prevention in 2014
Come 2014, the Government will be strengthening its crime prevention strategies, by focusing on community policing and other measures outlined in the National Crime Prevention …
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Minister Bunting says DNA Bill Not a Panacea
National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, is cautioning that the DNA bill, slated to go to Parliament next month, will not provide immediate solutions to …
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St. James Police to Boost Numbers on the Streets for Christmas Season
The St. James Police will be increasing its presence on the streets to ensure the safety of citizens as they go about their various activities …
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Security Centres to Bring Peace and Stability to Spanish Town Communities
The four mobile security and dispute resolution centres, established recently in three volatile Spanish Town communities, have stirred renewed hope for peace and security in …
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Three-Pronged Crime Prevention Strategy Launched
Leaders and experts in crime fighting and prevention, along with a host of other stakeholders, including members of the Diplomatic Corps, came together on Thursday, …
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JDF to Acquire New Fleet of Armoured Vehicles
Cabinet has approved a five year re-capitalization project for the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) which will see the JDF replacing obsolete and mainly unserviceable V150 …
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Financial Institutions Urged to Report Suspicious Transactions
National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, is urging financial institutions to provide the Financial Investigations Division (FID) with reports, and other information, on a timely …
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Head of St. Catherine Police Division Hailed for Restoring Calm to Gravel Heights
Head of the St. Catherine North Police Division, Senior Superintendent (SSP) Anthony Castell, has come in for high praise from Minister of National Security, Hon. …
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JCF Preserves Its 146-Year-Old History
The rich legacy of the more than 100-year-old Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is being preserved, with the opening of a Police Museum on the grounds …
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Gov’t Appoints Boards To Supervise Juvenile Facilities
The Government is continuing on its strategic path to protect and promote the rights and well-being of the nation’s children through the establishment of Boards …
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Refurbished Lecture Theatre Opens at JCF Training Academy
The training capacity of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been strengthened with the refurbishing of the lecture theatre at the Twickeham Park Academy in …
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Area One Police Sergeants Successfully Complete Supervisory Management Course
Twenty Eight (28) Sergeants of Police from within Area One have proven themselves ready for higher responsibilities within the force, as they have all successfully …
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