Ceasefire International Warns That Aggressive Policing Is Not The Answer
According to Dr. Gary Slutkin – executive director of the Chicago-based Ceasefire International – violently aggressive law enforcement will not bring an end to crime in the volatile communities across the island. Speaking yesterday during a forum hosted by the Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) and the Peace Management Initiative (PMI) at the Hilton Kingston Hotel, [...]
Policeman Held For Alleged Role In Rape & Robbery Of Barmaid
A police constable assigned to the Mandeville Police Station has reportedly been in police custody since last week, after he was pointed out as being one of three men alleged to be involved in the rape and robbery of a woman at a bar. It is alleged that on the day of the incident, the [...]
Clovis Cartoon – Police Kill Area Don
Today’s Clovis cartoon in the Jamaica Observer newspaper speaks to the recent controversial police killing of an alleged Area Leader (Dante Morris) in Naggo Head, St. Catherine.
Gun In Police Custody Mysteriously Makes Its Way Back Into The Hands Of Gunmen
Detectives from the Anti-Corruption Branch and the Inspectorate of the Constabulary reportedly launched an intense probe last night, into how a pistol (a 9mm Beretta) which was handed over to the Police Armoury and Stores for destruction, mysteriously found its way back into the underworld, and was seized from two gunmen yesterday. According to reports, [...]
How About A Police Corruption Commission Of Enquiry
Letter to the Jamaica Gleaner editor – Wednesday, February 24, 2010 From: Neville Carnegie Re: How About A Police Corruption Commission Of Enquiry Dear Editor, In order for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to win back the trust and confidence of the citizenry, the Bruce Golding administration should appoint a commission of enquiry into police [...]