Entitlements On The Death Of A Jamaican Police Officer
Under the Constabulary Force act and Constables (Special) Act, if a constable or special constable dies while in the force, or as a result of injuries received during the course of duty, the Governor General may grant to the dependents of that constable, pensions and gratuities as set out in the regulations under the acts. [...]
Golding Says The Police Commissioner Needs More Power
Addressing the Island Special Constabulary Force Association (ISCFA) annual conference in Ocho Rios yesterday, Prime Minister Bruce Golding said the commissioner of police needs to be given more authority to dismiss members of the force who are found to be involved in corrupt or criminal activities. His statement comes in light of recent situations with [...]
Extending The Powers Of Arrest And Detention
ONE OF THE six crime bills being considered by a joint select committee of Jamaica’s Parliament is entitled: An Act To Make Interim Provision Extending The Powers Of Arrest And Detention Under Sections 50B and 50F of the Constabulary Force Act. The Jamaica Gleaner has done an analysis of these six bills, that are designed [...]