Policewoman Jennifer Edwards Laid To Rest
The picture below (taken by Llewellyn Wynter) shows policewomen from the Island Special Constabulary serving as pallbearers for their colleague, Jennifer Edwards, who passed away on July 14, and was laid to rest last weekend at the New Bowens Cemetary in Clarendon. The service of thanksgiving for Edwards’ life was held at the May Pen [...]
Special Corporal Murdered In Westmoreland
56 year old Special Corporal Anthony Simpson, who was attached to the Island Special Constabulary Force (ISCF) in Westmoreland, was shot and killed yesterday morning on Station Road in Little London, Westmoreland. His 25-year-old son, who was with him at the time, was also shot and injured during the incident. He was admitted to hospital [...]
Gun Goes Missing At Police Station; Policeman To Be Questioned
A constable assigned to the Island Special Constabulary Force (ISCF) was reportedly picked up for questioning yesterday, with regard to a Glock pistol that disappeared last Sunday from the New Kingston Police Post. Unconfirmed reports are that the constable and a corporal were on duty at the police post on Sunday, and after the two [...]
Integrate The ISCF & The JCF?
Letter to the Jamaica Gleaner editor – Monday, June 8, 2009 From: Mark Bennett in Kingston Re: Should the JCF & the ISCF Be Integrated Dear Editor, The recent announcement by Minister Nelson about the Government’s proposal to establish a reserve force is welcome news. The proposal, while not new, is, it would seem, driven [...]
Special Constables Take Government To Court
Special constables, who are represented by the Island Special Constabulary Force Association, are taking the Government to court over its decision to freeze wages for the 2009/10 fiscal year. They, along with the members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force have been asking the Government to honor a wage and fringe benefits agreement that was inked [...]