The Depth Of Police Corruption In Jamaica

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Letter to the Jamaica Gleaner editor – Tuesday, March 9, 2010
From: W. Donald
Re: The Depth Of Police Corruption In Jamaica

Dear Editor,

The Bruce Golding-led Jamaica Labour Party campaigned on ridding the island of corruption and many Jamaicans, eager for a change, bought his political pitch. Alas, the more things changed the more they remain the same.

Police corruption is still rife and there is little evidence that many in the Jamaica Constabulary Force want it to be changed or transformed into an honest, decent body of professionals. A month and a half ago I paid a visit to the Greater Portmore police station and I watched a head count taking place in the cells. In fact, I saw the activity of counting take place twice … more

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