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April 20, 1948 – The first experiment, with a new type of tropical uniform for all ranks (below that of Sergeant Major) of the Jamaica Constabulary, begins with Constable Eric Sibblies of the Franklin Town Police Station. He has the honour of being the first man in the force to try on the new uniform.

October 20, 1944 – a bill is drafted and is introduced and dealt with at the present session of the Legislative Council, to constitute a Police Federation through which sub-officers and men of the Jamaica Constabulary Force will be able to make representations to the proper authorities in matters affecting their interests. Provision is also [...]

July 1, 1954 – instead of the usual procedure of taking the name and license number of motorists and cyclists who are found guilty of minor road offences, Jamaica’s police are now issuing traffic safety tickets courtesy of the Jamaica Constabulary and the Action Committee of the Road Safety Campaign.

June 9, 1950 – the scheme introduced two years ago to employ women as police has been so successful that it is now proposed to increase the number of Jamaican women police from three to nine. Provision is included in the estimate for the policewomen staff to be increased to one sergeant, one corporal, one [...]

June 5, 1975 – an advertisement is placed in the day’s Gleaner newspaper: JOIN THE POLICE FORCE & HELP THE PEOPLE IN YOUR COMMUNITY. Requirements: A Sound education and able to pass a set examination, physically fit; between the ages 18-30 years; at least 5ft 7inches in height; good character. Salary: a minimum of $3,000 [...]