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According to a report in today’s Jamaica Observer newspaper, the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) — the organisation set up by government to investigate police excesses — had its workload increased by 92% in 2011, but says it continues to face challenges in effectively carrying out its duties. According to a press release issued by [...]

In the latest JCF Force orders update issued yesterday, Police Commissioner Owen Ellington issued a reminder to divisional commanders in the Force for them to ensure that more members of the force are on visible patrol in the upcoming Christmas season. He stated: “Divisional commanders are to increase road-policing activities, deployments in market districts, shopping [...]

The Special Constabulary Force Association has failed in its attempt to get orders from the Judicial Review Court to bar the commissioner of police from including retired police officers on a board of enquiry. Supreme Court Judge Donald McIntosh, in handing down the ruling yesterday, said it was a good thing to have retired police [...]

In the latest JCF Force Orders issued yesterday, Police Commissioner Owen Ellington has told the police to be on election alert. Although not constitutionally due until December 2012, speculation is rife that the ruling Jamaica Labour Party Government will call General Elections soon. In the Force Orders issued yesterday, Commissioner Ellington stated: “Commencing immediately, the [...]

In the latest Jamaica Constabulary Force Orders issued yesterday, Police Commissioner Owen Ellington warned members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) who have reportedly been charging or ticketing motorists who were involved in accidents with other police, often before the investigation to determine the guilty party is complete. This comes just months after amendments to [...]