Work Starts On Replacement Police Station For Malvern
Two years ago, Hurricane Dean devastated the historic building that housed the Malvern police station and courthouse. Now, work has started on a replacement structure located just adjacent to the old location. Just last week, contractors Mustang Construction & Engineering used heavy equipment to compact the base on which the pre-fabricated building will be installed. [...]
Policeman Shot – Could Lose Leg
A police corporal was reportedly shot three times in the leg yesterday afternoon, when he and one of his colleagues were ambushed by gunmen in a robbery attempt on premises on Gilmore Drive off Molynes Road in Kingston. Doctors are trying to save the leg, but he could end up losing it. The incident reportedly [...]
Concerns That There Are Not Enough Bulletproof Vests For The Police
Many police personnel are said to be worried that bulletproof vests for the police force are in short supply, and are highlighting the fact that some young police personnel – recently out of training school – have reportedly been unable to access this important life-saving piece of equipment. According to unconfirmed reports, the company that’s [...]
Psychologist Suggests That Angry/Stressed-Out Cops Turn In Their Guns
According to a report in today’s Jamaica Gleaner newspaper, Dr. George Leveridge, consultant psychologist at the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has suggested that police personnel who are struggling to deal with anger and severe stress-related problems should turn in their guns for safe keeping, and urgently seek professional counseling. “If he is easily irritated, if [...]
Anti-Police Protests In Old Harbour Yesterday
Angry residents in Old Harbour, St. Catherine, blocked roads and protested yesterday against what they claim was the ‘bully actions’ of the police when they attempted to arrest a man at a community fair on Sunday night. It is alleged that the police went to the fair to arrest a man who they said was [...]