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Rev. Al Miller You’re Charged With Possession Of Coke Worth $5M

news — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:36:15 +0000

… i.e. possession of Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke. This is the second Clovis cartoon featuring Rev. Al Miller and Commissioner of Police Owen Ellington on the topic. It was featured in today’s Jamaica Observer newspaper. You can view the first one here.

Rev. Al Miller vs. Police Commissioner Owen Ellington

news — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:40:41 +0000

Clovis cartoon showing Police Commissioner Owen Ellington’s annoyance at Reverend Al Miller’s attempt to deliver Tivoli Gardens strongman Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke directly to the U.S. Embassy, instead of to the local police. Coke had been a fugitive for almost a month, and was being driven by Miller when their vehicle was stopped along the Mandela Highway. Coke was arrested on the spot, and Rev. Miller was later charged with harbouring a fugitive and perverting the course of justice.

Police Commissioner Seeking Bragging Rights?

news — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 20:01:59 +0000

Letter to the Jamaica Gleaner editor – Saturday, June 26, 2010
From: Ian Virgo (ian.virgo@yahoo.com)
Re: Police Commissioner Seeking Bragging Rights?

The Editor, Sir

Commissioner of Police Owen Ellington has suggested to the nation that “police intelligence” was used to capture Christopher Coke. The writer of a letter to the editor asked: “Is it possible that the commissioner of police is trying to ‘pretty up’ his CV [curriculum vitae] with all this boring talk about intelligence leading to Mr Coke’s being caught?” … more here

Police Complaints Office Opened In Tivoli Gardens

news — Mon, 31 May 2010 11:49:06 +0000

Police Commissioner Owen Ellington toured West Kingston yesterday, and announced that a complaints office has been opened in the West Kingston community of Tivoli Gardens – in order to allow residents to report allegations of misconduct by the security forces. The move follows the security forces’ recent assault on criminal elements in the community, and numerous subsequent civilian complaints of abuse by the police and soldiers.

Policemen Killed On Mountain View Avenue Identified

news — Tue, 25 May 2010 19:45:10 +0000

Two policemen who were shot and killed after they were attacked by gunmen along Mountain View Avenue on Sunday night (May 23), have been identified as Sergeant Wayne Henriques and Constable Jason Davis, both of the Motorised Patrol Division.

Commissioner of Police Owen Ellington, in condemning the murder of the policemen, advised members of the constabulary to take swift and decisive action to protect themselves in the face of orchestrated attacks on police personnel and facilities by gunmen who are apparently allied to alleged Tivoli Gardens drug lord Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke.

Speaking yesterday to members of the Force while visiting various formations early yesterday morning, Commissioner Ellington said “Do not hesitate to respond quickly and take decisive action when attacked by these criminals as it is now patently clear that they are hell bent on causing mayhem in the society by their calculated, vile and cold actions against police personnel. Police personnel have the full backing of the high command to take any response to protect themselves, their colleagues and the law abiding citizens of Jamaica.”

With reference to the two officers that were killed and the six who were wounded, Commissioner Ellington said “The loss of these two officers and the injury to the six, while difficult to deal with, will only serve as a rallying call for the police to remain strong, committed and firm as we continue to encounter brazen criminals.”

Minister on National Security, Dwight Nelson, also extended sincere condolence to the family, friends and loved ones of the two policemen, noting that they made the ultimate sacrifice with their lives in the pursuit of their duties to uphold law and order.

Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ), which has over the years been critical of the operational tactics of the police, said yesterday that it was deeply disturbed and saddened by the tragic death of the two officers and the injury of six of their colleagues. The human rights group issued a statement saying “Our deepest sympathies are extended to the families and colleagues of those law officers killed in the service of their country. The lawlessness displayed in some areas and by some persons, since the announcement that the extradition request for Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke would be signed, are utterly deplorable and cannot be tolerated in a free and democratic society.“

Las May Cartoon – Jamaica’s Crime Bomb

news — Fri, 14 May 2010 06:15:29 +0000

A recent Las May (Gleaner) cartoon showing Commissioner of Police Owen Ellington, and Minister of National Security Dwight Nelson attempting to blow out the fuse of the bomb called crime, while the public looks on anxiously.

An Open Letter To Police Commissioner Owen Ellington

news — Wed, 12 May 2010 22:03:08 +0000

Letter to the Jamaica Gleaner editor – Wednesday, May 12, 2010
From: Mike Franklin
Re: Open letter to Owen Ellington

Dear Commissioner Ellington:

As Jamaica’s new police commissioner, you were interviewed on the BBC’s ‘Caribbean Report’ on Monday.

The interviewer asked: “Why can’t the (inherent nurturing) link between criminal gangs and some politicians be severed?” You responded that the link would be severed when the two political parties publicly “declare and demonstrate that they have no need and no use whatsoever for individuals who would use violence to coerce others to support or withdraw support from a political party. Much effort has been made in that regard, but there is still much more to be done …. more

Raulston Nembhard’s Looks At Commissioner Ellington’s Unenviable Task

news — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 22:59:32 +0000

In today’s Jamaica Observer newspaper, columnist Raulston Nembhard takes a look at newly appointed Commissioner of Police, Owen Ellington’s unenviable task of fighting crime and maintaining law and order in Jamaica.

“As acting commissioner of police, we have seen snippets of what the new commissioner is capable of. Now that he is fully in charge, a vast number of Jamaicans seem willing to give him a chance and cooperate with him in his efforts to fight crime in the country,” … more

Save Us Commissioner Ellington

news — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:09:24 +0000

Today’s Las May cartoon, in the Jamaica Gleaner newspaper – the public pleads with newly appointed Commissioner of Police Owen Ellington, for him to save them from the scourge of crime and violence, meanwhile, the Commissioner is staring at a volcano of corruption in his police force, which seems as though it is about to erupt.

It’s Official – Owen Ellington Is Now Commissioner Of Police In The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF)

news — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 09:45:13 +0000

It’s now official – The Police Service Commission has announced the appointment of Owen Lloyd Ellington, CD, JP, as commissioner of police in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), effective April 5, 2010. Ellington has been acting as commissioner of police since November 7, 2009.

Ellington is 47 years old, and a past student of the Glengoffe High School. He enlisted in the JCF on August 1, 1980, and was appointed to the rank of assistant commissioner of police on April 5, 2006. On August 11, 2008, he was appointed to act as a deputy commissioner of police.

Over the years, Ellington has earned professional certificates from numerous universities abroad, including a certificate in national security and strategy from the University of Beijing, China, and a postgraduate certificate in transnational security, stability and democracy from the National Defence University Centre for Hemispheric Defence Studies in Washington, DC. He is also the holder of a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management from the University of Technology, and a Master of Science in National Security and Strategic Studies from the University of the West Indies.