OUR VISION The vision of the Jamaica Constabulary Force is to become a high quality professional service, that is valued and trusted by all citizens of Jamaica.
OUR MISSION The Mission of the Jamaica Constabulary Force and its Auxiliaries is to serve, protect and reassure the people in Jamaica through the delivery of impartial and professional service aimed at: -Maintenance of Law and Order -Protection of Life and Property -Prevention and Detection of Crime and -Preservation of Peace “We serve, we protect, we reassure with courtesy, integrity and proper respect for the rights of all.�
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Our Members are our most important resource Continuous learning and improving: our building blocks; Respect for law at all times; Respect and equitable treatment for all individuals; Honesty and Integrity are our watch words; Policing in genuine partnership with our communities; A commitment to the development needs of the Jamaican Society; Transparency and accountability: a way of life for professionals; Leadership that models professionalism; The good name and reputation of theForce: building “Brand JCF”
HEROES DAY AWARDS HIGHLIGHTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) expresses gratitude to everyone who contributed in one way or another to make the production of the 2013 Annual Report a reality. It cherishes the unique professional friendship with the Areas, Branches, Divisions and formations which made the data available. Additionally, the JCF recognizes and says special thanks to members of the Research, Planning and Legal Services Branch whom have worked tremendously towards the success of this production. Mr. Norman Heywood, ACP Insp. J. Williams Watson Sgt. M. McKenzie Det. Sgt. G. Wright W/Sgt. G. Brown W/Sgt. S. Lee Sgt. C. Harris W/Cpl. L. Wray W/Cpl. M. Gardnear
Cpl. S Ross W/Cpl. C. Melhado W/Cons T.Campbell W/Cons J. Williams W/Cons K. Tomlinson W/ Cons I. Cowan Ms. M. Fagan Mrs. K. Grant Mr. D. Adlam
W/Cpl. V. Stewart White
From left to right (back): ACP Norman Heywood, Insp. Julett Williams Watson, Sgt. Clive Harris, Cpl Margarite Gardnear, Cpl Selvin Ross, Cpl Letrece Wray, Sgt. Michael McKenzie, Cons. Tashique Campbell, Cons. Kurt Tomlinson From left to right (front): Cpl. Venesa Stewart White, Sgt Georgia Brown, Cons. Jodeann Williams, Cpl Camile Melhado
MESSAGE FROM THE MINIST
Hon. Peter Bunting Minister of National Security Email: peter.bunting@mns.gov.jm
Building on Investments The Jamaica Constabulary Force is experiencing an unprecedented rate of transformation in terms of both its physical development and its culture. The JCF today is a more modernized unit, with an improved capacity to manage the threats of crime, corruption, and injustice. It is clear from this report that you have capitalized on the investments made by the Ministry over the last two years. The augmented flee of vehicles, the continuous training of new police officers the passing of critical pieces of legislation, such as the “Anti-gang Act�, and the addition of seven (7) new police posts and stations, have all served to increase your efficienc . You have also responded positively to the challenge of using limited resources to impact the lives of more Jamaicans. This speaks to the quality of leadership within the JCF and more generally to the increased professionalization of our service-men and women. The Ministry is encouraged by the new proximity policing approach being advanced by the Force; a true embodiment of community policing. This signifie that community policing is no longer just a unit within the JCF, but the paradigm that governs the daily operation of every single member of the Force. Indeed, proximity policing is a welcomed strategy, as it will deepen social ties and improve communication between the police and the communities they serve.
TER OF NATIONAL SECURITY
The Ministry notes the improved observance of the Use of Force Policy by our law enforcers, which has resulted in reductions in police fatal shootings, and reports of police excesses over the period under review. We encourage you to continue to display professionalism and discipline in treating with those who come into conflict with the law. While the statistics are encouraging, a more profound take-away is the obvious maturation of our constabulary service. The cultural change that is taking hold within all levels of the JCF is a direct result of the improvements in the training of emphasis being placed on adherence to citizen security protocols. The long-discussed merger of the Island Constabulary Force (ISCF) and the JCF is now imminent. The police service stands to benefi from lower administrative and operational expenses, better deployment of human and physical resources, and the creation of a unifie police service, with one culture, to serve and protect the citizens of Jamaica. I am encouraged by the overall developments within the JCF over the past year and I remain confiden that the processes of modernization and transformation will continue.
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE P (PC
Most Reverend Charles Dufour Chairman, PCOA The publication of a widely circulated annual report of the Jamaica Constabulary Force is an important exercise in accountability to the Jamaican public. The JCF is pledged to “serve and protect” the citizens and it is likely to do this best when it has their trust and confidence Honest communication builds trust . Accountability builds confidence Truly democratic societies try to police by consensus. Independent and robust citizen oversight of police services tends to promote consensus by mediating between the police and the people. Consensus-building as a process involves negotiation and compromise and mediating bodies may facilitate this process. Consensus-building places demands on both the public and the police. The demands on the JCF entail at least four elements: • Responsiveness, that is, service to the population; • Effectiveness, that is, the performance requirement; • Integrity- without which performance or effectiveness is compromised; and • Fairness, that is, the imperative to adhere to the principles of procedural justice and respect for the rights of citizens.
POLICE (CIVILIAN OVERSIGHT) AUTHORITY COA) The Jamaican population demands that their police force be effective and just. As citizens with a strong rights orientation, they place a high value on the latter . That is why we must constantly strive to put more justice into policing. Without this element as a high priority, it is difficu t to have policing by consensus and thus low rates of crime. The demand for more justice is not in conflict with effectiveness in controlling crime. Rather, greater justice in policing is likely to yield greater effectiveness . The PCOA studies and promotes both effectiveness and procedural justice in policing. The perceived tension between the two often lead to difficu ties with and even opposition to oversight as an impediment to crime control. We cannot study one and disregard the other. We must fin the wisdom to resolve the perceived tensions in the best interest of the citizenry of our beloved country, and in so doing, make Jamaica a better, safer and more just place. Let us make it the place of choice to “live, work and raise families.�
COMMISSIONER
Mr. Owen Ellington, CD, JP Commissioner of Police Email: owen.ellington@jcf.gov.jm
I am pleased to present the 2013 Annual Report of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) performance and an overview of not just the achievements of the Constabulary, but the areas in which more needs to be done as we strive to maintain law and order, improve safety and security and restore public confidenc and trust. There is no doubt that we are living and working in very challenging times, where lawlessness is rampant and the value of human life appears to be of very little importance in some corners. Notwithstanding, the men and women of the Constabulary have been and remain committed to the mandate of offering an effective and efficien police service to Jamaica. During the year, several measures were put in place to counteract the lawlessness to bring order to our society, many of which have and continues to bear fruit. I am also pleased to report that as a nation we continue to make progress in our investigative capacity, which has resulted in the disruption of several illegal activities. The passage of key legislations such as the Law Reform (Fraudulent Transaction) (Special Provisions) Act in March of 2013, has so far secured several convictions and is projecting a very promising outlook. This has enabled Police officer to effectively investigate and prosecute members of the illegal lottery scamming trade.
R’S FOREWORD The period also featured the launch of Operation Resilience-a major operational effort geared towards reducing major crimes, disrupting gangs, organised criminal activities and enhancing community relations. The crime-fightin tactic that was launched in the latter quarter of the year in several divisions, including Kingston West and East, St. Catherine North and South, St. James, St. Ann, and Clarendon resulted in the seizure of more illegal guns, drugs, more arrests with evidence and the capture of several wanted men for crimes ranging from robberies to murders. Over 700 criminals were disarmed, which increased by 79% the number of arrests for fi earm-related offences. Additionally, over 8000 rounds of ammunition were removed from the hands of ruthless criminals—a 55% increase when compared to 2012. As part of the continued effort to dismantle and disable criminal gangs by going after their source of funding; targeted, intelligence-led operations saw the seizure of billions of dollars worth of drugs, to include cocaine and marijuana. I am also pleased to note that shootings were down in 2013 when compared to 2012, as well as rape, robberies, breaking and larceny. Due to these achievements public confidenc and victim satisfaction continues to rise. The achievements of the Jamaica Constabulary Force would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of its members and partners who continue to work above the call of duty in spite of the challenges confronted with on a daily basis. The work continues – crime levels need to be reduced even further, but this will only be achieved through continued partnership and support from the citizens of Jamaica. The service to our people and country is of utmost importance as we continue to answer to the call to serve, protect and reassure.
POLICE COMMISSIONER VISITS SHOPS DOWNTOWN
CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE - HEADQUARTERS COMMAND ...........................................2 CHAPTER TWO - ADMINISTRATION & SUPPORT SERVICES........................4 CHAPTER THREE - CRIME PORTFOLIO....................................................16 CHAPTER FOUR - OPPERATIONS PORTFOLIO..........................................22 HIGHLIGHTS.........................................................................................30 AREAS 1-5............................................................................................34 BEREAVEMENT.......................................................................................66 RETIREMENT.........................................................................................68
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CHAPTER 1 - HEADQUARTERS COMMAND COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE
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Mr. Calbert Francis, ACP Email: calbert.francis@jcf.gov.jm
safety/crime prevention. Assisted with the implementation of the Perfor- mance Appraisal Management System’s (PMAS); Assisted with the “One Police College Project” which was to subsume the Training Branch, Jamaica Police Academy, Caribbean Search Centre and Driving School etc. into one entity; and Reviewed the corporate communications capacity of the JCF which resulted in the development of a communications strategy.
INSPECTORATE OF CONSTABULARY
This offic represents the backbone of the organization. Headed by Assistant Commissioner Clarence Taylor, the Offic is mandated to discharge administrative functions in a precise and appropriate manner; responding to all communiqués concerning members island-wide.
STRATEGIC REVIEW IMPLEMENTATION TEAM
Mr. John Mclean, ACP Email: john.mclean@jcf.gov.jm
The mandate of this team is to implement the recommendations of the 2008 Strategic Review. The team consisted of six (6) members and was led by Assistant Commissioner John McLean.
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In partnership with Social Development Commission (SDC), a community scorecard was developed to assess police community relations in 16 areas of Kingston. An outcome of this has been the development of an action plan to address issues which inhibit better police-community relations; For the period under review, sixty-six (66) groups received approximately sixteen million (JA$16 million) dollars in contribution towards projects for community Page 2
Mr. Delworth Heath, DCP Email: delworth.heath@jcf.gov.jm
Inspectorate of Constabulary (IOC) provides oversight and support to all formations within the Jamaica Constabulary Force. It conducts objective investigations of complaints against the police as well as performance audits aimed at improving individual, departmental and overall force performances. This is done in a bid to influenc the building of a culture of compliance and professionalism. There are three sections under the IOC, namely: Complaints Investigation; Bureau of Special Investigation; and Audits and Inspection. The IOC was headed by Deputy Commissioner Delworth Heath, supported by a staff of sixty-seven (67) motivated personnel. IOC made several strides in fulfilling its mandate:
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Eighteen (18) personnel were trained and assigned as the firs cohort of Compliance Officer to enforce compliance and professionalism; Twenty-nine (29) completed cases were ruled on by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), thirteen (13) of which were referred for departmental charges, twelve (12) for criminal charges and four (4) persons
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were cleared; and Decrease in the level of indiscipline among police personnel as three hundred and sixty-one (361) incidents were reported in 2013 compared to three hundred and ninety (390) in 2012.
CONSTABULARY COMMUNICATION NETWORK
ANTI-CORRUPTION BRANCH
Mr. Selvin Hay, ACP Email: selvin.hay@jcf.gov.jm
Since the establishment of the Anti-Corruption Branch in 2008, the focus has been on raising awareness in order to effectively prevent corruption and to encourage victims to make reports. Assistant Commissioner Selvin Hay and his dedicated team, made significan strides both locally and internationally. For the review period, emphasis was placed on transparency, public trust, raising awareness and confidence.
The officia communication arm of the JCF, the Constabulary Communication Network (CCN), continues to make its contribution to the JCF’s vision of becoming a high quality professional service that is valued and trusted by all citizens of Jamaica. CCN is responsible for promoting, improving and preserving the work, image and brand of the JCF, through effective communication systems. This unit was managed by Deputy Superintendent Steve Brown, who was supported by his creative team.
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The Branch initiatives were highlighted amongst those considered most innovative at a Global Conference in Mexico; Appointment of ACP Hay as governmental expert in anti-corruption and being member of a delegation led by the UN to conduct a review of Hungary’s anti-corruption mechanism; Formalization of partnerships with Law Enforcement Agencies in the USA and other countries on anti-corruption issues; Administered three hundred and fif y-four (354) Polygraph Examinations; Conducted eighty-fi e (85) Forensic Examinations; Conducted two hundred and four (204) Ethics Interviews; Received and appreciated three thousand, two hundred and forty-fi e (3,245) Intelligence Reports; Arrested sixty-fi e (65) members of which fif y (50) were charged and forty-four (44) civilians of which twenty-six (26) were charged; Submitted fif y-nine (59) file to the DPP; and Conducted one hundred and twenty-two (122) lectures force-wide.
Mr. Steve Brown, DSP Email: steve.brown@jcf.gov.jm
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Issued four thousand and sixty-eight (4,068) news releases to include Ananda Alerts and Missing Person updates; Initiated a Re-branding Campaign geared towards building the corporate image and brand of the JCF; Produced video tutorials for the Performance Management and Appraisal System (PMAS) team in order to sensitize members of the JCF and its auxiliaries about PMAS; and Participated in the re-design and subsequent re-aunch of the JCF website.
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CHAPTER 2 - ADMINISTRATION & SUPPORT SERVICES ACCOMPLISHMENTS •
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Mr. Clifford Blake, DCP Email: clifford.blake@jcf.gov.jm Deputy Commissioner Clifford Blake succeeded Ms. Jevene Bent in directing the Administrative and Support Services Portfolio, following her retirement in April 2013. Supported by a dedicated staff, the Portfolio which includes Administration, Training, Chaplaincy and Services Branch provided assistance to members in the form of welfare, resource management, training and development.
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Station Pastors operations revamped and over two hundred (200) trained and installed as volunteer chaplains thus improving the confidenc level of the members in the services provided by Chaplaincy; Implementation of the identificatio system within the Ministry of National Security to authenticate Volunteer Chaplains; Implementation of psychometric testing for use by the JCF; Initiation and implementation of Proactive Violence Interruption Strategy (PVIS); Established approximately nineteen (19) police chapels for immediate access to members; and Notificatio regarding death of members, provision of intimate particulars and assistance with funeral arrangements.
SERVICES BRANCH
CHAPLAINCY
Bishop Dr. Gary Welsh, ACP Email: gary.welsh@jcf.gov.jm “Caring, Supporting and enabling”, is the mandate of the Chaplaincy Branch. It is responsible for the provision of ethical, moral and spiritual oversight for individuals as well as the collective life of the Jamaica Constabulary Force. This is achieved through the promotion of wholesome wellbeing aimed at enhancing the members’ spiritual and emotional needs; also equipping them with the necessary tools to improve their social and professional functions. Chief of the Chaplaincy Branch was Assistant Commissioner Gary Welsh with a support team of seven (7) Assistant Chaplains and fiftee (15) other members of the Force.
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Mr. Leon Rose, ACP Email: leon.rose@jcf.gov.jm The Branch is commissioned to efficientl manage the physical resources of the JCF. Headed by Assistant Commissioner Leon Rose and a capable staff, Services Branch continues its emphases on flee management, conservation and physical asset management. Administratively, the Branch has direct oversight of Telecommunications, Detention & Courts, Headquarters Stores, Headquarters Armoury, Remand Centre, Transport and Maintenance Management (formerly Transport and Repairs), and Band Division.
HEADQUARTERS ARMOURY
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Mr. Samuel Morgan, SP Email: samuel.morgan@jcf.gov.jm
Two Thousand Five Hundred (2,500) pairs of Rip Stop Denim suits were distributed to the operational formations and Divisions; Uniforms for members of the Rural Police were procured and issued to its members; and Five hundred (500) reflecto /safety vests were procured and issued to members during the festive season.
DETENTION & COURTS
Headquarters Armoury plays a critical role in supplying and maintaining the operational tools required for effective law enforcement island wide. Superintendent Samuel Morgan and his dexterous team managed the distribution of arms, ammunition and explosives within the Force.
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Improved the process of acquisition, transportation, storage retrieval and distribution of fi earms, ammunition and explosives in the JCF; Compliant with the United Nation’s management standards of Arms, Ammunitions and Explosives; and Two (2) members benefite from an Amrourers Management course held in Trinidad and Tobago by the United Nation Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC) in November 2013. They were certifie and accredited accordingly.
HEADQUARTERS STORES
Mr. Anthony Morris, SP Email: anthony.morris@jcf.gov.jm Detention and Courts is responsible for coordinating all matters relating to the Courts and lock-ups across the island. Its responsibilities also include the preparation of all matters relating to jury process, the execution of all processes for the Courts and location and warning of witnesses for the Offic of the Director of Public Posecutions. Superintendent Anthony Morris, commanded the division for the period under review and was supported by a staff of one hundred and thirty (130) members.
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• Ms Shawn Montaque, DSP Email: shawn.montaque@jcf.gov.jm The Division was charged with the responsibility to procure uniforms, accoutrements and equipment for the JCF and its Auxiliaries. Headquarters Stores was managed by Deputy Superintendent Shawn Montaque and a highly motivated team.
All major lock-ups and at least 60% of the minor lock-ups across the island were visited, and noted defects were recorded and reported to the Ministry of National Security; Two hundred and eighty (280) remandees were transferred from Police Custody to Horizon Adult Remand Centre; and Four hundred and seventeen (417) male children were transferred from police custody to the Metcalfe Street Secure Juveniles Centre, and another thirty-fi e (35) children were transferred to other Juvenile Centres. Hence, there was a reduction in the number of children being housed in police lock-ups.
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REMAND CENTRE The Remand Centre is responsible for ensuring the safe custody and welfare of remandees. During 2013, the division was commanded by Deputy Superintendent Meverol Smith, who was supported by a reliable staff of fif y-one (51).
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Maintenance of its unbroken record of no escapees since the year 2002 when it gained divisional status; Three hundred and thirty-two (332) cell searches were conducted; and Three hundred and fif y (350) prisoners were admitted at the facility, of which two hundred and seventeen (217) received medical attention.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
TRANSPORT AND MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT UNIT
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• Mr. Michael Simpson Email: michael.simpson@jcf.gov.jm Vested with the responsibility to keep the Force mobile, Deputy Superintendent Michael Simpson took the reins from Superintendent Marlon Dietrich in October 2013 after his retirement. Along with his technical staff, the Division repaired, accessorized and serviced vehicles in a timely and efficien manner. Transport and Maintenance Management, formerly Transport and Repairs, was renamed to reflec its new mandate and as such continues to make recommendations regarding suitable vehicles for the organization.
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Service vehicles totaling seven thousand, one hundred and twenty-one (7,121) entered the garage of which six thousand, four hundred and twenty-one (6,421) were repaired and returned to their various divisions; Out-sourced and returned two thousand eight hundred and twelve (2,812) vehicles to their various divisions; Received two hundred and eight (208) new vehicles inclusive of thirteen (13) motorbikes, all of which were marked, call signs affi ed and distributed to Formations Island wide; Refurbished the canteen, lecture room, bathrooms, and roofs to include tiling to some areas; Qualifie seven (7) members to drive articulated and heavy duty vehicles; Acquired two state of the art air compressors, three (3) water coolers and additional tools; and Drafted motor vehicle policy and standard operating procedures (SOP).
TELECOMMUNICATION
Mr. Leonardo Brown Email: leonardo.brown@jcf.gov.jm Page 6
The main function of the Telecommunications Division is to provide two-way radio communication for the JCF. However, with the growth in the dependence on information technology, the division is also responsible for the maintenance of a high quality Information and Communication Technology infrastructure. During the review period, the division was under the command of Superintendent Leonardo Brown and his technical team.
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The JCF’s Digital Microwave Network was expanded through the integration of thirty (30) nodes into the network, and The United District Constables Association award for exemplary service beyond the call of duty for the fisca year 2013/2014 was received by a member of Telecommunications Division.
TRAINING BRANCH
Bishop Dr. Gary Welsh, ACP Email: gary.welsh@jcf.gov.jm A major objective of the Training Branch is to provide high quality training for members of the JCF and its auxiliaries. Addittionally, the branch seeks to consistently forge strategic alliances with external training agencies aimed at building capacity and enhancing the organization’s professionalism. The Training Branch coordinates, supervises and directs the functions of three training entities namely the Jamaica Constabulary Staff College, Jamaica Police Academy, and the Caribbean Search Centre.
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Refurbishing and opening of the new state of the art lecture theatre; Refurbishing and opening of the new state of the art cafeteria with the capacity to serve over 1,000 meals on average per shift; The establishment of a new Curriculum Development Coordination Unit and a central administration to review all training offered; The refurbishing and reopening of the laundromat; The opening of the Foreign Language Lab (1st Cohort of 18 participants started Spanish) in September 2013; The re-launch of police week and the opening of the JCF Museum, which included one week of Police Citizens Academy; and Special training for members of the disabled community.
JAMAICA CONSTABULARY STAFF COLLEGE (JCSC)
Mr. Terrence Bent, SSP Email: terrence.bent@jcf.gov.jm The Administrative Director, Senior Superintendent, Terrence Bent was supported by a cadre of thirty-three (33) proficien and experienced members.
In July 2013, Bishop Dr. Gary Welsh, Assistant Commissioner of Police assumed responsibilities for the Branch from Mr. Clifford Blake, Deputy Commissioner. The supporting staff comprised sixteen (16) qualifie and dedicated staff.
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POLICE ACADEMY
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Table 2.1: Types and Number of Courses Offered by JCSC Course
Number of Courses Conducted
Number of Persons Trained
Inspectors’ Orientation Courses
5
163
Command Course
1
21
High Potential Detective Programme
1
32
Staff and Junior Command Course
1
106
Strategic Command Course
1
8
Sergeant Management Courses
3
75
Corporal Development Courses
2
50
Re-orientation Course
1
15
Patrol Supervisory Course
1
30
Senior Constable Course
1
18
Major Investigations Core Skills Level 1
3
70
Major Investigations Core Skills Level 2
4
101
Serial Number Restoration Course
1
21
Assistant Scene of Crime Office Course
1
13
CISOCA Investigators Training Course
1
26
ABC of Case File Management
1
21
Corporal Development Statement Writing Course
1
21
Totals
29
791
Mr. Michael Smith, SP Email: michael.smith@jcf.gov.jm Jamaica Police Academy is responsible for recruiting and providing basic training for the Jamaica Constabulary Force and the Island Special Constabulary Force. It was managed by Superintendent Michael Smith and a staff of xxxx
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
For the period under review, four batches of recruits graduated totalling seven hundred and eighty-fi e (785), of this number 735 were JCF and 50 ISCF.
CARIBBEAN SEARCH CENTRE
Mr. Lenval Hutton, SP Email: lenval.hutton@jcf.gov.jm The Caribbean Search Centre plays a vital role in the daily operations of the JCF. It assists Divisions and Formations in conducting systematic searches. Courses and seminars were used to enhance the awareness and build capacity of members of the JCF and other external agencies. The Caribbean Search Centre falls under the Faculty of Operations Management and Skills Training which is headed by Superintendent Lenval Hutton, with a staff compliment of forty-fi e (45) police personnel.
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Conducted fi e (5) Systematic Search Courses in which one hundred and thirty-seven (137) JCF members and twenty-two (22) JDF personnel were trained; Conducted thirty-six (36) Search Awareness Seminars in which one thousand, one hundred and seventy-one (1,171) personnel were trained, of which three hundred and thirty nine (339) were JDF members.
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The Unit conducted four hundred and ninety-one (491) • Seven hundred and nine (709) members from across operations in supporting a number of Divisions and Forthe island were trained in the use of the Capsicum Spray mations island-wide. The major find from these opera(pepper spray); and tions included: • The Unit also extended services externally to the Bank - Six (6) rifle (M16, M14, Shotgun) of Jamaica (BOJ) and Customs Department, where - Fifteen (15) Automatic Pistols seventy-three (73) persons received training in the use, - Five (5) Revolvers care and safe handling of fi earm(s). - Approximately eight hundred and seventy-nine (879) assorted ammunitions DEPARTMENT OF DRIVER TRAINING - Three (3) ballistic vests - One million three hundred thousand Jamaican dollars Department of Driver Training (DDT) operates under the Fac(JMD$1,300,000) ulty of Operations Management and Skills Training and has a staff compliment of thirteen (13) police personnel. This department offered three types of driving courses to members FIREARMS AND TACTICAL TRAINING UNIT of the JCF within the past year: two (2) Basic Courses, nine (9) Qualifying Courses, and fi e (5) Upgraded.
ADMINISTRATION BRANCH
Mr. Andrew Nish, DSP Email: andrew.nish@jcf.gov.jm It is the responsibility of the unit to train members of the JCF and its Auxiliaries on Human Rights, Police Use of Force and Firearms Policy. The FTTU also qualifie or re-qualifie members in the use of fi earms. Additionally, the Unit conducts tactical training exercises. The highly trained and dedicated members of this Unit were led by Deputy Superintendent Andrew Nish.
Mr. Elbert W. Nelson, ACP Email: elbert.nelson@jcf.gov.jm
With the mandate to manage and monitor all administrative procedures relating to the JCF, Assistant Commissioner ACCOMPLISHMENTS Elbert W. Nelson and his adept staff, seamlessly and me• A total of seven thousand nine hundred and eighty-fi e ticulously carried out their functions. The Branch has direct (7,985) members of the JCF and its auxiliaries were lec- oversight of the Personnel Division which is divided into four sections: Registry, Establishment, Court of Enquiry and Jatured on the Use of Force Policy; maica Police Co-operative Credit Union. • The Unit qualified/ e-qualifie a total of six thousand and ninety-six (6,096) members of the JCF, ISCF and the Rural ACCOMPLISHMENTS Police; • Boosted internal communication via the publication of • Eight hundred and three (803) Student Constables were fif y-two (52) weekly Force Orders distributed in printed exposed to basic tactical training (Field Craft); and electronic form. Electronic distribuion of the Force • Three hundred and thirty-three (333) police personnel Orders accounts for ninety-fi e percent (95%) of recipifrom various Operational Support Units (OSUs) were inents; troduced to Levels 1 and 2 of the Urban Tactical Training; • Improved vetting process relative to re-enlistment and • Twenty-four (24) police personnel were exposed to the the retirement of members in the public’s interest; Firearms Training Simulator (FATS) Machine; • Monitored and effectively improved internal and external • Two hundred and eighty-fi e (285) members who parcorrespondences; ticipated in developmental courses offered to officer and • Communicated strategic decisions to Area, Branch and rank and file were also trained in areas such as: vehicle Divisional Commanders, consistent with the strategic distop techniques, multiple patrol, roadblock, safe encounrection of the Force; ter, cordon and search and fightin in a built up area; Page 9
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Processed and dispatched a twelve (12) member contingent on UN Mission in Darfur, Sudan; • Coordinated, monitored and conducted training in conjunction with the Jamaica Constabulary Staff College, Human Resources Branch and the Disciplinary Unit; • Reviewed, recommended and promulgated modific tions to administrative directives and Force’s Standing Orders in accordance with changing policing needs; • Monitored, reviewed and made recommendations to High Command on matters of suspensions, interdictions, re-enlistments, judicial convictions and matters including retirement in the public’s interest; and • Published/republished several critical Force Policies to include: - Police Public Interaction Policy - Diversity Policy - Social Media Policy - Human Rights and Use of Force and Firearm Policy among others.
PERSONNEL
ESTABLISHMENT Establishment and Strength of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) As at December 31, 2013, the establishment for the Jamaica Constabulary Force was ten thousand (10,000) with the actual strength being nine thousand seven hundred and forty (9,740). (See table 2.2).
Table 2.2: Establishment and Strength of the JCF ESTABLISHMENT Male 1
0
1
*Deputy Commissioner
4
5
0
5
Assistant Commissioner
19
17
1
18
Senior Superintendent
38
22
1
23
78
61
21
82
168
126
29
155
Superintendent Assistant Superintendent
100
16
11
27
Total Officer Corps
408
249
63
312
Inspector
512
350
144
594
Sergeant
1342
987
351
1338
Corporal
2081
1546
478
2024
Total Rank and File
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Four thousand six hundred and seventy-nine (4679) job letters were provided to members; One hundred and twenty-eight (128) recommendations for the award of Medal of Honour for Long Service and fiftee (15) recommendations for Meritorious Service were processed and awarded by the Governor General; One thousand two hundred and eighty (1280) members were re-enlisted for a further fi e (5) years; Five hundred and two (502) members were re-enlisted for a reduced period; Nineteen (19) members were referred for polygraphs; Sixty-two (62) members were referred to the Ethics Committee; Page 10
TOTAL
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Constable
The Personnel Division was managed by Superintendent Oral Ramsay and his meticulous team.
Female
Commissioner
Deputy Superintendent
Mr. Oral Ramsay, SP Email: oral.ramsay@jcf.gov.jm
STRENGTH
Grand Total
5657
4439
1134
5573
9592
7322
2107
9428
10,000
7571
2170
9740
*N.B. During the year DCP J. Bent retired and Messrs C. Williams and C. Blake were appointed as Deputy Commissioners.
The office corps (i.e. Assistant Superintendent to the Commissioner of Police) of the organization had an establishment of four hundred and eight (408) persons with the actual strength being three hundred and twelve (312). The strength had an increase of seventeen (17) personnel, up from two hundred and ninety fi e (295) in 2012. At the rank and file level (i.e. Constables to Inspectors) the establishment was at nine thousand fi e hundred and ninety-two members (9,592), with seven thousand three hundred and twenty-two (7,322) males and two thousand one hundred and seven (2,107) females.
Attrition for JCF In 2013 one hundred and eighty-one (181) police personnel separated from the Force by various means. One hundred and sixty-three (163) members resigned, while forty-eight (48) retired, twenty-three (23) died; twelve (12) tragically
and the remainder was separated by natural causes. (See table 2.3.) Table 2.3: Attrition for the JCF for January 1 – December 31, 2013 Attrition by Reasons
Number of Persons
Resignation
163
Retirement
48
DEATH
23
Tragic
12
Natural
11
Not permitted to Re-enlist
14
TOTAL
267
Mrs. Gladys Brown Campbell, DSP Email: gladys.campbell@jcf.gov.jm
Establishment and Strength of Island Special Constabulary Force (ISCF) The establishment and strength of the ISCF as at December 31, 2013, was two thousand and ninety-one (2,091) and two thousand and eleven (2,011), respectively (see table 2.4). Table 2.4: Establishment and Strength of ISCF Establishment 1
1
Deputy Commandant
4
4
Assistant Commandant
8
8
Commander
31
27
Assistant Commander
30
31
Special Inspector
60
48
Special Sergeant
284
258
Special Corporal
427
422
1246
1212
2091
The Court of Enquiry is mandated to oversee the adjudicative process aimed at enforcing the disciplinary code of the organization and ensuring that our members are fairly treated. It was headed by Deputy Superintendent Marcia Brown up to mid September when Superintendent Gladys Brown Campbell assumed command.
Strength
Commandant
Total
COURT OF ENQUIRY
1
Not likely to become an efficien Constable (Regulation 24(6)(a))
Special Constable
As at December 31, 2013, the establishment of Rural Police was one thousand fi e hundred and two (1,502) and the strength at two thousand and twenty-three (2,023). Unlike the JCF and the ISCF, the strength of Rural Police exceeds its establishment with an excess of fi e hundred and twentyone (521) persons.
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Retired in the Public Interest Regulation (26)
Ranks
Establishment and Strength of Rural Police
2011
Attrition for ISCF As at December 31, 2013 the ISCF had a total of forty (40) members retiring, seventeen (17) resigning and ten (10) dismissed. One (1) member died of natural cause while six (6) died tragically.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS The Court of Enquiry received one hundred and seventy-one (171) files, of which seventy (70) were completed and fif yeight were still with the disciplinary panels. Five (5) lectures were also conducted (see table 2.5). Table 2.5: Status of Cases Completed/Sent to Panel Status
Number
Cases Completed
70
Proven
19
Not Proven
25
Files Closed
18
Files Referred for Orderly Room
8
Files sent to Panels
58
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JAMAICA POLICE COOPERATIVE CREDIT UNION
Corporate and Special Services Branch monitors and supervises the Human Resource Department, Procurement, Medical Services Branch, and Police National Computer Centre. Headed by Mrs. Angella Patterson and her knowledgeable staff, the Branch is tasked to develop, implement and operate systems responsive to the needs of the Force.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Mr. Anthony McLaughlin, SSP Email: anthony.maclaughlin@jcf.gov.jm The Jamaica Police Co-operative Credit Union Limited (JPCCU) proudly completed its 58th year in 2013. It’s the fift largest in the Credit Union Movement in Jamaica with an asset base of over J$3.6 billion and membership of approximately 18,000. The JPCCU was chaired by Senior Superintendent Anthony McLaughlin, supported by a committed and competent staff of sixty-fi e (65).
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Developed Standard Operating Procedures for dealing with funeral homes and conducted sensitization seminars across the nineteen (19) geographic divisions; and A PBX System was installed at Mobile Reserve/ISCF which resulted in telephone costs savings of fif y thousand dollars ($50,000) per month and over six hundred thousand ($600,000) per year.
MEDICAL SERVICES
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • • • •
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Implemented an automated telephone system; Maintained weekly communication with various overseas based Jamaica Ex-Police Association (JEPA) chapters; Facilitated several outreach initiatives in Jamaica; JPCCU continues to be committed to the development of sports within the Police Force as over JMD$14 million has been spent on these initiatives since 2006; and The organization continues to play its part in the academic development of Jamaicans through its commitment of over JMD$10 million since 2006 towards its Scholarships and Bursaries Programme, designed to increase educational opportunities for members and their families.
CORPORATE AND SPECIAL SERVICES BRANCH
Mrs. Angella Patterson Email: angella.patterson@jcf.gov.jm Page 12
Dr. George Leveridge Email: george.leveridge@jcf.gov.jm The Medical Services Branch (MSB) is headed by Clinical Director, Dr. George Leveridge, with a staff compliment of forty-one (41) proficien members. MSB provides a variety of services to members and their families through its First Aid Posts, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Social Work Department and Convalescence Centre.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS •
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The Branch established a partnership with the Ministry of Health in providing medical examination for re-enlistments of police officer in all the Government health facilities across the island; Forged a partnership with the Jamaica Cancer Society in May, 2013 for cancer screening of both males and females; Partnered with the Ministry of Health to sensitize Police Officer as to how to deal with the mentally ill individuals; Initiated a partnership with GlaxoSmithKline to provide Cervical Cancer screening for members; and Collaborated with Training Camp to facilitate the involvement of police officer in health related events such as 5K runs.
JAMAICA POLICE CONVALESCENCE CENTRE (JPCC)
POLICE NATIONAL COMPUTER CENTRE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (PNCC/IT)
Mr. Norris Rhoomes Email: norris.rhoomes@jcf.gov.jm For the year in review, PNCC/IT was directed by Mr. Norris Rhoomes, supported by twenty-one (21) technical members. The Centre was mandated to service the various IT systems within the organization; train members, develop applications and softwares as well as to respond to all system threats.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • • • • • JPCC provided physiological care for members who received fractures and other injuries sustained from motor vehicle accidents, gun-shot wound(s) and lifestyle related illnesses (e.g. Diabetes, Hypertension, Renal Impairment, etc). ACCOMPLISHMENTS • • • • •
Completed one thousand fi e hundred and thirty-nine (1,539) patient hours; Cared for seventeen (17) in-patients and fif y-one (51) out patients; Improved the aesthetics of JPCC and upgraded the Manual and Electronic Inventory System; Implemented the Ground Provision (Perishable) Suppliers System; and Received donations from Jamaica Police Co-operative Credit Union (JPCCU), United District Constable Association (UDCA), Jamaica Police Federation (JPF), WISYNCO, Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Pings Fabrics and Singer.
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Repaired over two hundred (200) computer systems across the island; Three hundred and fif y (350) persons were trained to use Microsoft Offic Suite; Renewed one thousand (1000) Sophos Antivirus on all personal computers (PCs); Purchased and distributed over two hundred (200) personal computers and printers; Networking of several Areas and Divisional headquarters; Electronic transmission of Force Orders to all JCF members; Created over ten thousand (10,000) emails; Re-channeled of JCF website; Issued over two hundred (200) members with Blackberry phones with Traffi Ticketing application; and Created over six thousand (6,000) identificatio cards.
FINANCE BRANCH
Mrs. Donna Burnett Beckford Email: donna.burnet-beckford@jcf.gov.jm Page 13
The branch was directed by Mrs. Donna Burnett Beckford whose staff compliment was seventy-fi e (75) civilians. Its reporting and accounting responsibilities are to the Police High Command as well as the Ministry of Finance.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • • • •
Funds were available to procure critical goods and services; Submitted monthly Financial Statements & Reports on time to the MOF and the JCF; On time payment of salaries to members of the JCF; and Budget produced and submitted within required timeframe.
RESEARCH, PLANNING AND LEGAL SERVICES BRANCH (RPLSB)
ing System, the payment process for uniform suppliers at the JCF Finance Branch; and an audit of the Court of Enquiry Unit.
STATISTICS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT UNIT •
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Recorded over eighty-fi e thousand (85,000) crimes in the database (this includes backlog data) and processed over seven hundred (700) requests from our internal and external stakeholders; Mapped CCTV locations in Montego Bay; Acquisition of JA$1.2 million grant from Planning Institute of Jamaica for back log data entry project; and Development of Employee Records Management System for the District Constables Association.
PLANNING AND PERFORMANCE UNIT • • • Mr. Norman Heywood, ACP Email: norman.heywood@jcf.gov.jm
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In enabling the Jamaica Constabulary Force to appropriately respond to current and emerging trends as well as future policing needs, RPLSB made remarkable strides in the field of Performance Management, Research, Statistics and Information Management as well as Legal Services. Under the direction of Assistant Commissioner Norman Heywood with his knowledgeable and professional staff, the Branch reported several successes.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS RESEARCH UNIT
LEGAL SERVICES UNIT • • • •
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An analysis report on “Serious and Violent Crimes Disposed of in the Courts for 2012”; A study on “The Impact of the 2012 Crime Reduction on Public Confidenc in Spanish Town”; An impact assessment of “INDECOM’s Operations on Force Morale, Officers Safety and Operation Readiness”; and Conducted several audits to include: the Traffi TicketPage 14
Collaborated with Human Resource Department in the developement of job descriptions force wide; Developed and tracked Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for divisions/formations and the ISCF; Completed and submitted timely monthly reports for internal and external stakeholders; Created a Performance Management and Appraisal System (PMAS) Policy; and Conducted PMAS sensitization sessions for geographic and non-geographic formations.
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Oral and written submission to Parliament on the Antigang Legislation; Review of the INDECOM Act and drafting of the operating protocol; Oral and written submissions to the Ministry of Justice on proposed amendment to the Fingerprint Act; Participated in policy development with the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of National Security on development of several legislation to include the DNA Bill, the Anti-gang legislation and The Law Reform (Fraudulent Transactions) (Special Provisions) Act, 2013 - (Anti-Lottery Act); and Compiled Policy Order and Standing Order updates.
HAITIAN PRESIDENTIAL VISIT
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CHAPTER 3 - CRIME PORTFOLIO MAJOR ORGANIZED CRIME AND ANTICORRUPTION (MOCA) TASK FORCE
ACCOMPLISHMENTS MOCA Operational • • •
Mr. Gervis Taylor, ACP Email: gervis.taylor@jcf.gov.jm MOCA has the responsibility to improve governance and security in Jamaica by tackling serious transnational organized crime and corruption in all forms. The Task Force acts as a deterrence to persons who might be attracted to criminal activities. For the period under review MOCA and the AntiLottery Scam Task Force worked relentlessly “to take the profi out of crime.” The accomplishments of the task force materialized due to the collaborative roles of its partners, locally and internationally. These include the British High Commission, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Financial Investigations Division (FID), Jamaica Customs and the Revenue Protection Division (RPD). Critical to the gains of the task force is the passing of the Law Reform (Fraudulent Transactions) (Special Provisions) Act 2013.
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Fifty-seven (57) persons were arrested, fif y-one (51) were charged and four (4) convicted Three (3) motor vehicles were restrained The following were seized: - 82,000,000.00 Jamaican dollars - 1.2 billion Jamaican dollars in assets - Six (6) motor vehicles - Sixty-six (66) kilograms of cocaine - Twenty-three (23) kilograms of hash oil
Lottery Scam Task Force Operational • • •
•
538 persons were arrested and 201 charged Three (3) motor vehicles were forfeited The following monies were seized: - 13,609,550.00 JMD - 289,676.00 USD - 265.00 CAD - 60.00 GBP The following items were also seized: - 3 Firearms - 179 motor vehicles
TRANSNATIONAL CRIME AND NARCOTICS DIVISION
Mr. Calvin Small, SSP Email: calvin.small@jcf.gov.jm Transnational Crimes and Narcotics Division (TCND) is responsible for the enforcement of drug laws within our borders covering land, sea and air. Senior Superintendent Calvin Small led the division and reported a successful year in 2013.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS •
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Seized approximately one thousand two hundred and twenty-six (1,226) kilograms of cocaine in 2013 compared to approximately three hundred and thirty-eight (338 kg) in 2012; a 262.5% increase; Seized approximately thirty thousand seven hundred and ninety six (30,796 kg) of marijuana; Destroyed over one million (1,269,100 to be exact) marijuana seedlings; and Conducted one hundred and ninety-one (191) Drug Demand Reduction Lectures island-wide aimed at reducing drug supply.
ORGANIZED CRIME INVESTIGATION DIVISION (OCID)
During the period the division was commanded by Senior Superintendent Clifford Chambers supported by two hundred and seven (207) meticulous and analytical personnel. OCID is charged with the responsibility of investigating criminal activities with particular focus on transnational crimes, money laundering and terrorist financing In carrying out these functions they are aided by the following units: • • • • • • • •
Fraud Squad; Traffickin in Person; Communication, Forensic and Cyber Crime; Intelligence; Intellectual Property; Kidnapping and Extortion; Fugitive Apprehension Team; and Electronic Fraud/Lottery Taskforce.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS •
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Disrupted four (4) major gangs in Kingston and St. Catherine and arrested twenty (20) members. A total of eight (8) fi earms, two hundred (200) rounds of ammunition, several trucks, tractors and other assets used in illegal sand mining were also seized; Investigated twenty-two (22) money laundering cases and seized JA$4,426,390 and forfeited JA$1,897,400; Disrupted four (4) human traffickin syndicates and charged fi e (5) persons for various offences under the Human Traffickin Act; Confiscate over six million (6,000,000) DVDs and CDs and arrested forty-one (41) persons for various Intellectual Property offences such as illegal trade mark and intellectual designs; Investigated seven (7) cases of kidnappings, rescued all the hostages and made arrests in six (6) of the cases; Investigated four hundred and eleven (411) reports of fraud of which two hundred and sixteen (216) or 53% were cleared up; and Investigated three hundred and thirty-four different (334) reports of crime, in which one hundred and ninety six (196) or 59% were cleared up and two hundred and twenty-seven (227) persons arrested.
Mr. Clifford Chambers, SSP Email: clifford.chambers@jcf.gov.jm
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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION BRANCH
The Major Investigation Task Force (MIT) is charged with the responsibility of investigating gun related murders and steering the modernization and development of the JCF’s investigative and crime management capabilities. The Taskforce was led by Superintendent Michael Phipps assisted by one hundred and nineteen (119) proficien members.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Mr. Devon Watkis, ACP Email: devon.watkis@jcf.gov.jm The Criminal Investigation Branch Headquarters (CIB) continues to strive to be the most effective and efficien investigative arm of the Jamaica Constabulary Force. For the firs quarter of 2013 the Branch was commanded by Assistant Commissioner Gervis Taylor, who passed the baton to Assistant Commissioner Devon Watkis, on April 22, 2013. He was ably assisted by a highly motivated staff who directed investigations in most cases committed throughout the island. The Branch is supported by the Legal Unit, Justice Support Unit, Inspection and Review Team and a Crime Management Unit.
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A total of three hundred and fi e (305) reports of murders were investigated by the entity of which seventysix (76) or twenty-fi e percent (25%) were cleared up. Thirty-six (36) cases that were reported in previous years were also cleared up bringing the total cleared up for the period to one hundred and twelve (112); There were also thirty-seven (37) additional arrests in connection with murders cleared up bringing the overall number of arrests for the year to one hundred and fortynine (149); and In a thrust to apprehend wanted men, the department also conducted and participated in approximately thirty-three (33) operations resulting in the apprehension of thirteen (13) suspects and the recovery of nine (9) fi earms and eighty-three (83) rounds of ammunition.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • • • •
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Solved 59.9% of all cases received during the period; Contributed to the forty-four thousand and fiftee (44,015) arrests made during the period of review; Development and implemtation of the High Potential Detective Training Programme; Conducted case conferencing reviews which contributed significatl in the improvement of the clear up rate for serious and violent crimes; and The Criminal Intelligence Management System (CIMS) was installed in seventeen (17) Geographic Divisions.
FLYING SQUAD
Mr. Cornwall Ford, SSP Email: cornwall.ford@jcf.gov.jm
MAJOR INVESTIGATION TASKFORCE
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Flying Squad’s major responsibility is to lead investigations of major robberies and provide assistance at the divisional level in conducting major investigations, special assignments and operational duties. The Squad was headed by Senior Superintendent Cornwall “Bigga” Ford, supported by a tactical team.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Table 3.1: Properties Recovered During 2013 Property
Number
Value ($)
Motor cars & trucks
67
55.3 mil
Motor cycles
7
3.25 mil
Total
74
58.55 mil
Motor Vehicles
Miscellaneous Motor Vehicle Parts
0.4 mil
Phones and Accessories
0.3 mil
Computers and Accessories
1.75 mil
Appliances
1.1 mil
Total
3.55 mil
Grand Total
62.1 mil
investigation and verificatio of foreign nationals in police custody, investigation of questionable passport application and work permit breaches, arresting and prosecution for breaches of the Immigration Act and to ensure the overall adherence to the Immigrations Laws, Rules and Regulations of Jamaica.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • • • •
Processed two thousand, one hundred and sixty-three (2,163) Jamaicans that were deported; Deported one hundred and sixty-one (161) foreign nationals; Refused one thousand two hundred and sixty-fi e (1,265) foreign nationals entry to the island; and Arrested seventy-eight (78) Jamaicans and twenty-six (26) foreign nationals for Immigration breaches resulting in fine totaling JA$7,349,000.00.
Table 3.2: Other Results of Operational Activities for 2013 Result
Quantity
Arrests
106
Guns seized
40
Ammunition seized
559
Ganja seized
158 lbs
Hashish seized
5 lbs
Offensive weapons seized
154
Wanted persons captured
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IMMIGRATION INVESTIGATION UNIT
Sergeant Neville Whyte Email: neville.whyte@jcf.gov.jm The division’s mandate is embedded in a Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U) between the Commissioner of Police and the Chief Executive Office , Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency. Managed by Inspector B. Powell until April 2013, when the baton was handed over to Sergeant N. Whyte who was supported by a staff of twenty-six (26) competent personnel. Its responsibilities include the
CENTRE OF INVESTIGATION FOR SEXUAL OFFENCES AND CARNAL ABUSE (CISOCA)
Ms. Veronica Gilzene, DSP Email: veronica.gilzene@jcf.gov.jm The Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA) is presently headed by Ms Veronica Gilzene, Deputy Superintendent. The Branch is mandated to ensure efficie t and thorough investigations into allegations of abuse against persons. CISOCA investigates all reported sexual offences, enhances the rehabilitation of victims through counselling and therapy, and conduct public education programmes on Sexual Offences and Child Abuse. Table 3.3 shows the offences reported to CISOCA for the period under review.
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Table 3.3: Offences reported to CISOCA for period January 1 to December 31, 2013 OFENCES
REPORTS
Rape
347
ARREST
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Table 3.4: Police Certificate Issued
137
Classification
Number
Sex. inter. w/person under 16
625
109
Express Premium
3,867
Cruelty to child
79
32
Express
43,341 44,816
Others
311
186
Regular
TOTAL
1,362
464
Firearm Regular
4,483
Total
96507
TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION SCENES OF CRIME UNITS The units are responsible for visiting, examining, collecting, labelling, transporting and storing exhibits for transmission to the Forensic Laboratory.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Mrs. Millicent Sproul Thomas, SP Email: millicent.sproul@jcf.gov.jm The Technical Services Division is an integral arm of the criminal justice system. Commanded by Superintendent Millicent Sproul-Thomas and a staff compliment of three hundred and fif y-fi e (355) professionals. The Division provides services for local and international law enforcement agencies as well as private organizations. During the period, the Division continued to provide timely, accurate and scientifi information in the new paradigm, to fully embrace the scientifi culture in criminal investigation and law enforcement through its fi e (5) units: • • • • •
Criminal Records Office Fingerprint Bureau/Automated Fingerprint Identificatio System Unit (A.F.I.S.); Scenes of Crime Units (Areas 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5); Ballistic Unit (Forensic Laboratory); and Questioned Documents.
CRIMINAL RECORDS OFFICE The Criminal Records Offic is responsible for the keeping of criminal records, processing of court records, issuing of police certificate as well as preparing the police gazette, fi earm licenses and Interpol requests.
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Five hundred and ninety fi e (595) murder scenes and two thousand seven hundred and seven (2,707) scenes of breaking were visited and processed; Conducted examinations in search of fingerprin at four thousand fi e hundred and nine (4,509) scenes; Searched two thousand, one hundred and fif y nine (2,159) scenes where criminals were identified and International certificatio of twenty-one Crime Scene Investigators. Appointment of Director for the International Crime Scene Investigator’s Association for the Caribbean Region.
FINGERPRINT BUREAU/AUTOMATED FINGERPRINT SYSTEM UNIT(A.F.I.S.) The core function of the Bureau is to identify persons by means of their fingerprints The unit is also responsible for the update and automation of all convicted criminals, automated searches and verificatio of court prints, scenes of crime marks, miscellaneous, Interpol requests as well as the deletion of expunged records.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS •
Conducted thirty-three thousand, two hundred and eighteen (33,218) fingerprin searches;
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Seven thousand three hundred and sixty four (7,364) court records were processed and issued to the courts to assist in sentencing; and One hundred and twenty-six (126) hits were made using AFIS.
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Issued fif y-six (56) certificates and Restored the Serial Numbers on one hundred and three (103) motor vehicles.
CRIME STOP QUESTIONED DOCUMENTS UNIT The Questioned Documents Unit deals particularly with the analysis and comparison of hand writing.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Table 3.5: Questioned Documents Received Questioned Documents
Number of Files
Total Files Received
112
Total Documents Received (Exhibits)
2,447
Forgery Cases
53
Counterfeit Cases
35
Other Cases (Murder, Breach of the Corruption Prevention Act, etc.)
31
Number of Notes Received
1,562
Types of Notes Bank of Jamaica
1,348
United States of America
175
Mrs. Prudence Gentles Email: prudence.gentles@jcf.gov.jm Directed by Mrs. Prudence Gentles and supported by eight (8) members, the Crime Stop Programme continues to partner with the community, media and police in the figh against crime. Through this partnership, rewards are offered to the public for information which leads to the recovery of stolen properties, seizure of illegal drugs or fi earms and arrest of offenders. The programme is administered by the National Crime Prevention Fund and operates under the direction of the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
BALLISTICS UNIT The Ballistics Unit analyzes and test fi earms, cartridges, cartridge cases, bullets and bullet fragments with the use of the Integrated Ballistics Identificatio System (IBIS). The Unit also trace recovered fi earms to determine their origin and purchasers.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • •
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Received three thousand and sixty (3,060) cases during 2013; The IBIS system databank consists of approximately eight hundred and forty seven (847) images; approximately twenty-fi e (25) images are added daily; The Unit has made seven hundred and twenty six (726) hits for the period which is the highest number of hits made since the inception of IBIS;
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Partnership was maintained with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries to reduce incidence of praedial larceny as also with the Ministry of National Security in rewarding individuals for information leading to the recovery of illegal fi earm and ammunition; Seven hundred and seventy-three (773) calls were received; Twelve (12) illegal fi earms, one hundred and twenty nine (129) rounds of ammunition and eight (8) stolen motor vehicles were recovered; Forty-two (42) persons were arrested; Properties and narcotics totaling JA$4,896,200 and JA$48,526,380 respectively were seized; Paid a total of JA$447,600.00 for information; and Won best website and received four (4) top media awards at the Annual Crime Stoppers International Conference in Barbados for presentation in radio, the press and television.
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CHAPTER 4 - OPERATIONS PORTFOLIO OPERATIONS PORTFOLIO
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• Mr. Glenmore Hinds, DCP Email: glenmore.hinds@jcf.gov.jm Carrying the mantle of this portfolio, Deputy Commissioner Glenmore Hinds managed a team of ardent workers to oversee the seamless and effective operational activities of the JCF.
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Over three hundred (300) persons wanted for murders, shootings and other crimes were detected, some through the input and sharing of the valuable tool, CIMS; The Data Collection Plan was expanded which enriched the repository, as one hundred and twenty six thousand, four hundred and nine (126,409) or 280% more entries were added to the database over 2012; The technical and covert capacity was also expanded through additional resources and staff with specialist training; Support was given to MOCA through the provision of specialist services aimed at improved success rate; and A Wanted Persons Apprehension Team was rolled out resulting in the training of sixty-four 64 members who were assigned across Divisional Fugitive Apprehension Teams within all 19 geographic divisions.
MOBILE RESERVE DIVISION
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE BUREAU
Mr. Winchroy Budhoo, ACP Email: winchroy.budhoo@jcf.gov.jm Mr. Kevin Blake, ACP Email: kevin.blake@jcf.gov.jm Under the leadership of Assistant Commissioner Kevin Blake, the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) moved significantl closer to becoming the central repository of all criminal and security intelligence in Jamaica and the Caribbean, thereby integrating intelligence into all aspects of policing.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS The major achievements of the bureau for the period are as follows: • A total of ten thousand nine hundred and twelve (10, 912) products were disseminated, an increase of 3,214 or 41% over the previous year. The quality and quantity of the products disseminated improved significantl and information to tactical officer delivered more timely. Feedback also improved immensely; Page 22
The Division was mandated to provide operational support to other Divisions and Formations across the JCF to manage situations such as: social unrests, gang rivalries and provides infrastructural security. Mobile Reserve was managed by Assistant Commissioner Winchroy Budhoo assisted by a tactical staff compliment of seven hundred and sixty eight (768) members .
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • • • • •
Seized one hundred and nineteen (119) fi earms; Seized two thousand one hundred and three (2,103) rounds of ammunition; Arrested and charged one thousand six hundred and one (1,601) persons; Detained six thousand eight hundred and eighteen (6,818) persons; Seventy fi e (75) wanted persons were captured; and
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Refurbished the gymnasium with support from Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) fund and facilitated outreach initiatives.
TRAFFIC HEADQUARTERS
OPERATIONS BRANCH
Mr. Andrew Lewis, SSP Email: andrew.lewis@jcf.gov.jm
Mr. Wray Palmer, ACP Email: wray.palmer@jcf.gov.jm For the review period, Operations Branch was commanded by Assistant Commissioner Wray Palmer, and was supported by seven (7) dedicated personnel. Operations Branch is responsible for planning and coordinating national security strategies aimed at reducing crimes. It coordinates and directs logistic supports; monitors and directs police operations island wide, thereby ensuring the effective management of the functions undertaken by the following Divisions which are supervised by the Branch: • • • • • • • • •
Canine Division; Marine Division; Police Control Centre; Mounted Troops; Ports Division; Traffi Headquarters; Visual Identificatio Unit; Protective Services Division; and Band Division.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • • •
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Reduction in murders during the firs half of 2013; Developed and implemented the Special Interest Detainee Exit Interview Standard Operating Procedure; Instituted changes to the Command and Control structure in managing Major Events, where some Assistant Superintendents are used as Bronze Commanders; and Trained over two hundred (200) police personnel to respond to aircraft accidents at the Norman Manley International Airport. The JCF was adjudged the best and most effective responders.
The Division was vested with the responsibility for the management of traffic island-wide. Central to its functions are public education and the enforcement of the Road Traffi Act as well as the investigation of motor vehicle accidents. Traffi Division was staffed by one hundred and ninety seven (197) persons with overall command by Senior Superintendent Radcliffe Lewis. Upon his retirement on November 2, 2013 the leadership baton was handed over to Senior Superintendent Andrew Lewis.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS •
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Three hundred and fif y three (353) persons benefite from various professional development training courses both locally and abroad; Ninety seven (97) Road Safety Lectures were held in schools and twenty-nine thousand two hundred and forty-two (29,242) participants benefi ted; Six thousand, two hundred and seventy eight (6,278) Breath Tests were conducted which shows an increase of one thousand four hundred and fif y three or 30% increase over 2012; A total of two thousand fi e hundred and fif y-one (2,551) warrants were executed for disobedience of summons; Utilized Laser Scanner and Global Positioning System (GPS) to map collision scenes; Implemented the Mobile Electronic Traffi Ticketing Device to issue traffi tickets and the Event Data Retrieval System to retrieve data from the ‘Black Box’; and Utilized the Cad Zones software for drawing.
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PROTECTIVE SERVICES
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Table 4.1: Drug Seizures Drug Type
Quarters 4th
3rd
2nd
1st
Cocaine
24.7 lb
0.5 lb
33.7 lb
9.05 lb
Ganja
101.47 lb
58.56 lb
47.71 lb
449.65 lb
MARINE DIVISION Mr. Barrington Simpson, SP Email: barrington.simpson@jcf.gov.jm The Division was managed by Superintendent Barrington Simpson assisted by four hundred and thirty two (432) selfless members. The Division is responsible for conducting threat and risk assessments; security surveys; close protection and residential security. It also provides expertise in the area of Explosive Ordnance Device (E.O.D). Mr. Terrence Sancko, SP Email: terrence.sanko@jcf.gov.jm
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • • •
Conducted one hundred and twenty seven (127) bomb sweeps; Nineteen (19) threat assessment completed; and Provided security for sixteen (16) international visits of VIP.
Directed by Superintendent Terrence Sanko supported by his ardent team, the Marine Division is mandated to guard the island’s coastline and offshore to include the cays. During the period, the Division continued to enforce the Wildlife Protection, Jamaica Tourist Board and JCF Acts, among other regulations and Maritime Laws.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
PORTS DIVISION
• •
• •
Opening of the Marine Outpost at the Causeway Fishing Village in Portmore, St. Catherine; Second District Constables Basic Seamanship Course was held with thirty-four (34) participants in which Marine Laws, Boat Handling and other Marine disciplines were taught; Seizure of several vessels with Marijuana and destruction of several acres of ganja fields enabling the Division to surpass its 2013 target by 137.3%; and Retrofi ting of Four Marine Vessels sponsored by the Tourism Enhancement Fund.
Mr. Anthony Powell, SSP Email: anthony.powell@jcf.gov.jm The division was managed by Superintendent Natalie Burton until June 2013 when it was re-organized and subsequently led by Senior Superintendent Anthony Powell and his hardworking managment team. The division now encompasses, Norman Manley and Donald Sangster’s International Airports, Montego Bay Freeport and Port Bustamante. Vessels with compressed ganja seized in Hellshire Pond Page 24
MOUNTED TROOPS DIVISION
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• One member of staff received specialist training in Rus-
•
Mr. Melvin Brown, DSP Email: melvin.brown@jcf.gov.jm
For the reviewing period, the Division was commanded by Deputy Superintendent Melvin Brown supported by a staff compliment of twenty-seven (27) persons.
• •
sia while others received local professional and developmental training courses to include; Dog-handling and Drug Detection, Systematic Search, Sergeant Management and Corporal Development; There were fif y one (51) cases of drug detection in three types of narcotic substances; namely marijuana, cocaine and hash oil which resulted in twenty nine (29) seizures and twenty eight (28) persons arrested; Participated in twenty-four (24) expositions; and Hosted lectures in seven (7) schools.
POLICE CONTROL CENTRE
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • • • • •
Carried out fi e hundred and sixty (560) Mounted Patrols; Four hundred and forty three (443) Mobile Patrols; Conducted nine hundred and six (906) Spot Checks; Carried out two hundred and eight (208) school visits; and Issued one thousand six hundred and twenty-fi e (1,625) traffi tickets.
CANINE DIVISION
Mr. Steve Moodie, DSP Email: steve.moodie@jcf.gov.jm
The Police Control Centre is responsible for responding to emergency calls from citizens “119 request” for assistance and police services. It is also a data validation hub for all formations; providing information on operational activities and results carried out by members of the JCF. The Centre was commanded by Deputy Superintendent Steve Moodie, with a responsive staff complement of eighty-four (84) personnel. During the period under review, Police Control dealt with over three milllion (i.e. 3,551,894) calls.
BAND DIVISION
Ms. Enid Ross, SP Email: enid.ross@jcf.gov.jm
The primary objective of the Canine Division is to provide island-wide support to divisions and formations, in the detection and interdiction of illegal narcotic substances, guns and ammunitions at airports and wharves. The Division also assists in the detection of human remains and in locating persons who are lost or in distress. Superintendent Enid Ross managed the Division along with her committed team.
Mr. Winston Woolcock, DSP Email: winston.woolcock@jcf.gov.jm Page 25
The Band Division continued to further police/community relations through performances at various civic, social and community functions islandwide. Directed by Deputy Superintendent Woolcock and fif y-two talented members, the Division performed at over two hundred and fif y (250) engagements to include the opening of Parliament, graduations, church services and funeral services.
COMMUNITY SAFETY AND SECURITY BRANCH (CSSB)
Mrs Karina Powell Hood, SP Email: karina.hood@jcf.gov.jm
The Branch subsumed the role and responsibilities of the Police Community Relations with additional charge to rebrand the organization through improved citizen partnership; driven by institutionalizing Community Based Policing practices as the philosophy of the organization and also as an operational strategy which underpins all policing activities. ACCOMPLISHMENTS • • • • • • • •
Trained two hundred and seventy-four (274) School Resource Officer (SRO); Increased the hours spent in schools by SRO’s resulting in 82% reduction in the number of fight in schools and 73% reduction in the number of weapons seized; Launched Operation Transformation Mentorship to grade eight (8) students in eight (8) schools island wide; Launched twenty-fi e (25) Police Youth Clubs and conducted fif y-nine (59) sensitizations; Attended four hundred and seventy-fi e (475) Police Youth Clubs which attracted a membership of over eleven thousand (11,000) persons; Conducted eight hundred and eighty (880) resort patrols in tourist resort areas; Carried out eighty-four (84) safety and security checks at hotels, resorts, attractions, guest houses and villas; and Participated in seventeen (17) projects to include Health Fairs and Concerts. Page 26
HIGHLIGHTS F
FROM THE COMMISSIONER’S COCKTAIL
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ISLAND SPECIAL CONSTABULARY FORCE The Island Special Constabulary Force (ISCF) worked in conjunction with the JCF in all facets of policing which includes investigation and detection of major crimes. However, the Force is the main vehicle in the enforcement of the environmental laws, Praedial Larceny Prevention Act, Public Order Act, municipal laws, regulation and performance of illegal development operations in the town centers island-wide. Commandant James Golding was the chief of Police for the reviewing period. He was responsible for the daily operations and is accountable to the Commissioner of Police. Four (4) Deputy Commandants and eight (8) Assistant Commandants formed the corps of senior officer in order to facilitate the smooth operation of the organization.
Mr. James Golding, Commandant Email: james.golding@jcf.gov.jm
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Mr. Fabian Farquharson, Deputy Commandant (acting) Email: fabian.farquharson@ jcf.gov.jm
Mr. Desmond Brooks, Deputy Commandant Email: desmond.brooks@jcf. gov.jm
Mr. Calvin Allen, Deputy Commandant Email: calvin.allen@jcf.gov.jm
Mrs Leonie Smythe Melhado, Deputy Commandant Email: leonie.smythe@jcf. gov.jm
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • • • • • • • • •
Two hundred and twenty fi e thousand, three hundred and forty-three (225,343) tickets were issued; Eleven thousand, one hundred and thirteen (11,113) summons served; Six hundred and forty-three (643) cases for being armed with offensive weapons detected; Two thousand, seven hundred and forty-six (2,746) breaches of the Dangerous Drugs Act detected; One thousand fi e hundred and forty-six (1,546) cases of illegal vending prosecuted; Three hundred and six (306) prosecutions for breaches of the Road Traffi Act; Sixty-one (61) cases of praedial larceny prosecuted; Three hundred and ninety-three (393) persons prosecuted for breaches of the Town and Community Act; and Three thousand, fi e hundred and fif y-four (3,554) arrests were made for other offences.
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Three Brothers Graduate from Police College
Jamaica Observer Article (Saturday, December 14, 2013) It was a momentous occasion for Angela Valentine, a mother of seven, as three of her sons graduated from the Police Academy on December 13, 2013 after six months of intense training. Valentine parted company with her sons after months of an intense assessment and selection procedure before being eligible for membership in the Constabulary. What was to be a historic occasion, started off when all three young officer applied to join the JCF, after receiving the blessings from their mother. The young men who hail from the parish of Clarendon saw the JCF as an avenue through which they could achieve their goals and realize their potentials, while at the same time providing support for their mother and other siblings. The occasion is said to be historic because never in the history of the JCF, has three siblings applied, trained and graduated together in the same batch.
JCF Receives New Vehicles
Jamaica Observer Article (December 23, 2013) The JCF now has 89 new vehicles to aid in its bid to provide stellar service to the people of Jamaica. The vehicles, consisting of sedans, pickups and small buses, were handed over this morning in a cere mony on the lawns of the Offic of the Commissioner of Police on Old Hope Road in St. Andrew.
come.
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In accepting the vehicles, Commissioner of Police Owen Ellington expressed thanks on behalf of the Constabulary, and charged the Police Officer who will be using the vehicles to adhere to the rules of safe driving, and to care and maintain the vehicles so that they will be able to provide service to the nation for many years to come.
Making a Difference
Jamaica Constabulary Website (November 29, 2013) Members of Batch 105 of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, while celebrating the history and contribution of the Police Service to the nation during Police Week 2013, stole a moment to make a well-needed contribution to the Alpha Boys’ Home in St. Andrew on Friday, November 29. Representatives of the Batch handed over a weed whacker to the Home, to the delight of grounds staff and the boys, who were seen putting the tool to use on the overgrown yard mere minutes after it was handed over.
Commissioner for a Day
Jamaica Observer Article (November 27, 2013)
Fifteen-year-old Toni-Ann Francis reigned as Student Commissioner for a day on November 27, 2013 as the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) celebrated Police Week. Sworn on just a few minutes after eight on that day by the Chief Chaplain of the JCF, Bishop Dr. Gary Welsh, at the Offic of the Commissioner of Police, 103 Old Hope Road, the young Commissioner got straight to business. Page 31
Police Hand Over Keys to Senior Citizen
Jamaica Observer Article (November 15, 2013)
The West Kingston Police handed over the keys of a new house to 73-year-old Precious Henry of Rose Town, Kingston 13 recently. The project, which lasted just over three months, placed a smile on the face of Henry’s adopted grandson, who received the keys on her behalf.
and his team.
The juxtaposition of the new and old houses represents the reality of the almost inhumane condition in which Henry lived, and as such, Deputy Commissioner of Police Glenmore Hinds commended Assisant Commissioner of Police (ACP) George Quallo, Commander of Area Four, who spearheaded the initiative,
“It is commendable that residents of Rose Town and the Police worked together to complete this project. It is a job well done,” Hinds stated.
KEYS TO NEWLY RENOVATED STATION HANDED OVER Jamaica Information Service Website (September 5, 2013)
The Commissioner of Police, Owen Ellington, and the Minister of National Security, Peter Bunting, received the keys to the newly ren-ovated Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) Police Station this afternoon, which was handed over to them by Chief Executive Officer of the NMIA, Earl Richards. The building, which was expanded, now boasts refurbished male and female barrack rooms, lunch and conference rooms. Richards stated that, “The team here is satisfied with the facilities that are provided, as it will enable the officer to serve more efficientl .” Page 32
Ninety-six (96) Students Benefit From Area 4 Police Civic Committee Jamaica Constabulary Website (October 5, 2013)
Ninety-six students across the corporate area were beneficiarie of scholarships awarded to them through the Area 4 Police Civic Committee Edu cation Trust Fund yesterday at an Awards Ceremony held at the Police Officers Club. The students are from schools within Area 4, which comprises of the Motorized Patrol, St. Andrew Central, St. Andrew South, Kings- ton Western, Kingston Eastern and Kingston Central divisions.
The Area 4 Police Civic Committee Education Trust Fund is a pool of funds raised from private sector donations to provide scholarships to children in finan cial need who are within the high risk age group of 12-18 years. The children are proposed by the Police Community Safety and Security Coordinator within each sub division in collaboration with Principals, Teachers and Guidance Counselors at each school and are selected based on the guidelines established by the Educational Sub-committee of the Area 4 Police Civic Committee.
ROSE TOWN BACK TO SCHOOL TREAT
Jamaica Constabulary Website (September 4, 2013)
The Rose Town Police Youth Club in collaboration with the Community Safety and Security Branch (CSSB), and the Kingston Western Police had a back-to-school treat for the children in that community. Police from the Division who have been working with the community over the years, saw the need to assist the young children going back to school this year as part of a com munity initiative to bridgethe gap between the Police and the citizens. Young children returning to school were treated to snacks, bags, books, pencils and an evening of fun as the curtains closed on the two months of summer holidays. Page 33
Area One Command
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AREA ONE As seen in the table 4.2 below, there was a decrease in total serious and violent crimes reported in Area One, moving from 1,653 in 2012 to 1,587 last year. However, while there was a decrease in total reports of most of the crime categories over the last two years, murders and shootings increased from 273 to 315 and 290 to 301, respectively. Further, as was the case for 2012, St. James had the most reports of serious and violent crimes within Area One, followed by Westmoreland. Notwithstanding, St. James recorded the biggest drop in break-ins across the divisions in Area One, plummeting to 94 in 2013 from 168 the previous year. Table 4.2: Two-Year Comparison of Category One Crimes for Area One Divisions
Murder
Shooting
Rape
2013
2012
2013
2013
2012
Hanover
34
37
35
22
41
27
35
26
64
49
11
11
220
172
St. James
166
153
155
173
76
91
174
147
94
168
21
24
686
756
Trelawny
26
15
25
32
19
21
41
51
117
105
19
21
247
245
Westmoreland
89
68
86
63
52
57
83
123
105
137
19
32
434
480
315
273
301
290
188
196
333
347
380
459
70
88 1587 1653
Totals
2012
Robbery
Break-in
Larceny
2013
2013 2012
2013 2012 2013 2012
2012
Grand Total
Inspector Ralph Medley (right), is presented with the 2013 Sam Sharpe Award by Mayor of Montego Bay
Police office engaging in forensic training
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PERFORMANCE FIREARM SEIZURES Total fi earm seizures for Area One in 2013 was 165, with St. James recording the highest number of recoveries (68), followed by Westmoreland (65). Both these divisions also had the highest incidents of category one crimes for that period for Area One.
DRUG SEIZURES Marijuana accounted for approximately 4,951 kg (or 96%) of the total drugs seized for Area One, which was approximately 5,142 kg. (See table 4.3). The bulk of the total marijuana seized for the Area was in Westmoreland. Most of the cocaine seizure was made in St. James, followed by Trelawny with approximately 153 and 11 kilograms, respectively. Table 4.3: Drugs seized for Area One for 2013, by type Divisions
Cocaine (Kg)
Crack (Kg)
Marijuana (Kg)
Hash Oil (Kg)
Hashish (Kg)
Total (Kg)
Westmoreland
0.003
0.205
3351.366
0.003
0.504
3352.081
Hanover
0.002
0.348
270.441
0
0
270.791
St. James
152.909
0.063
937.254
25.226
0.04
1115.492
Trelawny
11.303
0.034
392.06
0
0
403.397
164.217
0.65
4951.121
25.229
0.544
5141.761
Total
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Area Two Command
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AREA TWO Total category one crimes reported for Area Two showed an increase of 69 or 7% in 2013. (See table 4.4). Portland is the only division in the Area that showed a decrease, and whose incidents of crime are far less than the other divisions. While larceny showed a decrease and break-in basically remained constant, all other crimes increased from 2012 to 2013, with robberies having the highest increase (48 or 23%). St Ann and St Mary recorded an increase, while Portland showed a decrease in total crimes reported. In addition, Portland was the only division that recorded single digit figu es in the case of murder and shooting; however, shooting increased for all divisions giving a total of 62 in 2013 compared to 49 in 2012. St. Ann recorded the most incidents in all category one crimes in Area Two, with over 100% more incidents than each of the other two divisions in the Area. Table 4.4: Two-Year Comparison of Category One Crimes for Area Two Division
Murder 2013
Shooting 2012
2013
Rape
2012 2013
Robbery 2012 2013
2012
Break-in
larceny
2013
2013
2012
Total 2012
2013
2012
Portland
9
10
8
6
24
15
30
34
94
115
15
16
180
196
St. Ann
35
48
34
30
36
33
166
127
232
226
66
72
569
536
St. Mary
35
19
20
13
29
29
60
47
106
92
15
13
265
213
Total
79
77
62
49
89
77
256
208
432
433
96
101
1014
945
Change (2012 to 2013) % Change
2
-13
-12
-48
-1
-5
69
3%
27%
16%
23%
0%
-5%
7%
LASCO/JCF Police Office of the Year Woman Corporal Hodel Harris
Area Two Police Officers awarded for Dedicated Service
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PERFORMANCE FIREARM SEIZURES Of the fif y one (51) fi earms seized in Area Two, Portland contributed an outstanding cache of twenty nine (29) followed by St. Ann with thirteen (13). Of the calibre weapons seized, pistols are the most, twenty-two (22); fourteen of which were seized by Portland. The revolver was the second choice of weapon in this Area, which stands at twelve (12), of which, St. Ann, added six (6). (See table 4.5).
Table 4.5: Firearm Seizures for Area Two, by type Division
Firearm Type Home Made
Pistol
Revolver
Rifles
Portland
3
14
8
St. Mary
1
5
St. Ann
6
3
10
22
Total
Total S.M.G.
Shot Gun 29
-
1
3
2
-
-
1
9
2
2
-
-
13
12
2
1
4
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DRUG SEIZURES A total of 3,030 kg of drugs were seized for Area Two, with marijuana accounting for approximately 3,028 kg (see table 4.6). Most of these find were made in St. Mary, with 1,932 kg of drugs in total. St. Ann accounted for all the ecstasy seized (153 units). Table 4.6: Drugs seized for Area Two for 2013, by type Division
Cocaine (Kg)
Crack (Kg)
Marijuana (Kg)
Hashish (Kg)
Total (Kg)
Ecstasy (Units)
St. Ann
0.175
1.107
841.292
0.401
842.975
153
St. Mary
0.569
0.004
1931.153
0
1931.726
0
Portland
0
0.116
255.679
0
255.795
0
0.744
1.227
3028.124
0.401
3030.496
153
Total
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Area Three Command
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AREA THREE Area Three, as a whole, saw a reduction in total category one crimes from 1,883 in 2012 to 1,827 in 2013, as well as across divisions, except for Clarendon (see table 4.7). St Elizabeth recorded the least category one crimes (355 as opposed to 740 and 732 for Clarendon and Manchester, respectively) for the period, with the other two divisions recording over 100% more. Murder, robberies and larceny increased over the period, while shooting, rape and break-ins showed a decrease. Break-ins showed the greatest decline. Table 4.7: Two-Year Comparison of Category One Crimes for Area Three Divisions
Clarendon
Murder
Shooting
2013 2012
2013
Rape
Robbery
2012 2013 2012 2013
Break-in
2012
Larceny
Grand Total
2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012
112
84
90
86
83
74
199
177
224
265
32
19
740
705
Manchester
35
41
26
43
43
47
190
158
337
402
101
92
732
783
St. Elizabeth
31
27
27
32
29
36
87
98
168
185
13
17
355
395
178
152
143
161
155
157
476
433
729
852
146
128 1827
1883
Total
Awards Ceremony for participants in the Para-Professional Counselling Training Sessions at Northern Caribbean University (NCU)
Constable Janice Johnson receiving the Most Outstanding Area 3 Police trophy from Donald Wallace of Reliable Printers
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PERFORMANCE FIREARM SEIZURES A total of seventy-seven (77) weapons were seized in Area Three, as seen in table 4.8. The highest number of thirty (30) were added by Clarendon, followed by St. Elizabeth Division (20). For this Area, the pistol was the most featured, with the cache totalling forty (40) while homemade accounted for eighteen (18). Table 4.8: Firearms seized for Area Three, by type Division
Firearm Type
Total
Home Made
Pistol
Revolver
Rifles
S.M.G.
Shot Gun
Manchester
3
14
3
-
-
-
20
Clarendon
5
17
5
-
-
3
30
St. Elizabeth
10
9
4
-
1
3
27
Total
18
40
12
0
1
6
77
DRUG SEIZURES Marijuana accounted for most of the drugs seized in Area Three, with 10,463 kg of the 10,470 kg of drugs seized (see table 4.9). It should be noted that St. Elizabeth accounted for almost 50% (or 5,178 kg) of the total drugs seized in this Area. Manchester and Clarendon accounted for 2,670 kg and 2,621 kg, respectively.
Table 4.9: Drugs seized for Area Three for 2013, by type Divisions
Cocaine (Kg)
Crack (Kg)
Marijuana (Kg)
Total
St. Elizabeth
0.001
0
5178.315
5178.316
Manchester
0.028
0
2669.998
2670.026
Clarendon
6.035
0.014
2615.307
2621.356
Total
6.064
0.014
10463.62
10469.7
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Area Four Command
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AREA FOUR As seen in the table 4.10, total category one crimes for Area Four was 994 or 30% less in 2013 than it was the previous year. All categories of crime decreased, with the exception of murder and shooting which increased by 11% and 5%, respectively. Larceny showed the greatest decrease, plunging by 228 incidents (or 59%) less to give a total of 157 in 2013. Also, incidents of break-in and rape dropped by 50% and 40%, respectively. All Area Four divisions, except Kingston Central and Kingston Western showed a decrease in total category one crimes from 2012 to 2013. St Andrew Central saw the most significan decrease, driving from 1,578 in 2012 to 651 in 2013. Table 4.10: Two-Year Comparison of Category One Crimes for Area Four Divisions
Murder
Shooting
2013 2012 2013
Rape
Robbery
2012 2013 2012 2013
Break-in
2012 2013
Larceny
2012
2013
Grand Total
2012
2013
2012
Kingston Central
42
30
49
50
13
27
103
97
33
23
44
35
284
262
Kingston Eastern
39
45
51
47
20
43
102
121
67
107
38
56
317
419
Kingston Western
82
55
133
63
27
33
72
65
30
30
5
5
349
251
St. Andrew Central
65
67
63
74
33
76
300
614
136
479
54
268
651
1578
St. Andrew South
104
101
130
171
75
102
242
239
125
143
16
21
692
777
Total
332
298
426
405
168
281
819 1136
391
782
157
385
2293
3287
Change (2012 to 2013) % Change
34
21
-113
-317
-391
-228
-994
11%
5%
-40%
-28%
-50%
-59%
-30%
Annual Job Fair at the University of Technology (UTECH)
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A partnership agreement signing at the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) offic
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PERFORMANCE
FIREARM SEIZURES
Area Four seized a total of two hundred and sixty-seven (267) fi earms, as displayed in table 4.11. Majority of the weapons were seized in St. Andrew South (77) and Kingston Western (68). The least seizures occurred in Kingston Central (39) and Kingston Eastern (37). Pistols and revolvers were the most weapons seized (167 and 50, respectively). Table 4.11: Firearms seized for Area Four for 2013, by type Division
Firearm Type Home Made Pistol
Revolver
Total
Rifles
S.M.G.
Shot Gun
Kingston Central
4
29
2
2
1
1
39
Kingston Eastern
1
23
7
4
1
1
37
Kingston Western
2
40
16
8
2
-
68
St. Andrew Central
3
31
10
-
2
-
46
St. Andrew South
6
44
15
5
3
4
77
16
167
50
19
9
6
267
Total
Drug Seizures St. Andrew South recorded the most drug seizures for all drug types, with the exception of crack for Area Four. (See table 4.12). The area seized a total of approximately 8765 kg of drugs, with marijuana accounting for 7,642 kg, and cocaine accounting for 1,043 kg.
Table 4.12: Drugs seized for Area Four for 2013, by type Division
Cocaine (Kg) Crack (Kg)
Marijuana (Kg)
Hash Oil (Kg) Hashish (Kg) Total (Kg)
Kingston Eastern
83.518
1.64
2552.941
3.61
1.249
2642.958
Kingston Western
0.742
0
308.654
0
0
309.396
Kingston Central
7.562
0.123
232.968
0.28
1.072
242.005
949.605
0.001
4006.935
51.756
18.787
5027.084
1.675
0.126
540.825
0
0.522
543.148
1043.102
1.89
7642.323
55.646
21.63
8764.591
St. Andrew South St. Andrew Central Total
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Area Five Command
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AREA FIVE Serious and violent crimes in Area Five have decreased by 36 or 2%. Incidents of robberies accounted for most of the crimes at 778; which also showed an increase by 131 over 2012. (See table 4.13). There was a total of 296 murders which indicated a reduction by three for the Area. Table 4.13: Two-Year Comparison of Category One Crimes for Area Five Divisions
Murder
Shooting
2013 2012 2013 St. Andrew North
Rape
2012 2013 2012
Robbery
Break-in
Larceny
Grand Total
2013
2012
2013
2013
2013
2012
2012
2012
39
59
33
77
31
58
152
184
142
146
15
10
412
534
St. Catherine North
123
117
123
119
82
93
319
272
187
334
5
20
839
955
St. Catherine South
102
100
129
119
79
59
275
148
198
141
36
17
819
584
32
23
20
28
33
29
32
43
61
85
6
9
184
217
296
299
305
343
225
239
778
647
588
706
62
56
2254
2290
St. Thomas Total
The opening of the JCF Museum
Compressed Ganja seized in Helldhire Pond, Portmore
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PERFORMANCE FIREARM SEIZURES One hundred and seventy (170) fi earms were seized in 2013 in Area Five, with St. Catherine North accounting for 69 or 41% (see table 4.14). Pistol was the most frequent type of fi earm seized (91), followed by the revolver (32), then homemade (26). Table 4.14: Firearm seized for Area Five for 2013, by type Division
Firearm Type Home Made Pistol
St. Andrew North
Revolver
Total
Rifles
S.M.G.
Shot Gun
7
14
1
-
1
-
23
St. Catherine North
13
33
12
3
3
5
69
St. Catherine South
4
39
15
4
3
1
66
St. Thomas
2
5
4
-
1
-
12
26
91
32
7
8
6
170
Total
DRUG SEIZURES St. Catherine South was the leading division in drug seizures with 2,279 kg, as shown in table 4.15; this solely accounts for marijuana. St. Andrew North is second and the only division in the area that seized cocaine (5 kg), crack (0.3 kg) and marijuana (1,156 kg). Table 4.15: Drugs seized for Area Five for 2013, by type Division
Cocaine (Kg)
Crack (Kg)
Marijuana (Kg)
Total (Kg)
4.857
0.247
1156.482
1161.586
St. Catherine South
0
0
2279.395
2279.395
St. Catherine North
11.264
0
317.415
328.679
St. Andrew North
St. Thomas Total
0
0.001
1035.022
1035.023
16.121
0.248
4788.314
4804.683
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THE JAMAICA CONSTABULARY FORCE Statistics and Information Management Unit Research Planning & Legal Services Branch 1st Floor, Office Centre Building, 12 Ocean Boulevard, Kingston, Jamaica
DATE:24/03/14 NUMBER OF ARREST FOR CATEGORY 1 CRIMES FOR THE YEAR 2013 BY AREA AND DIVISION Division
Hanover St. James Trelawny Westmoreland Total Portland St. Ann St. Mary Total
Robbery
Rape
Larceny
Break-in
Aggravated Assault
15 83 15 49 162
Area One 6 53 19 33 111
16 57 19 23 115
2 15 9 11 37
23 27 25 45 120
20 23 13 27 83
4 15 17 36
Area Two 25 48 12 85
16 17 18 51
4 13 4 21
59 91 33 183
33 46 27 106
30 16 14 60
8 28 2 38
80 58 39 177
39 54 21 114
Murder
Shooting
15 76 14 51 156 8 27 12 47
Clarendon Manchester St. Elizabeth Total
42 16 18 76
41 16 8 65
Area Three 38 40 9 87
Kingston Central Kingston Eastern Kingston Western St. Andrew Central St. Andrew South Total
18 14 34 26 50 142
21 31 60 30 70 212
Area Four 51 14 26 70 36 197
10 5 11 13 40 79
31 7 3 20 6 67
9 9 7 15 23 63
18 15 15 10 9 67
22 60 63 16 161
Area Five 35 58 29 14 136
19 30 37 31 117
9 2 8 6 25
19 30 20 25 94
14 35 21 18 88
St. Andrew North St. Catherine North St. Catherine South St. Thomas Total
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30 57 45 12 144
JCF’s Annual Church Service
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IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO SERVED In 2013 we lost four (4) of our colleagues while they were on duty and thirty one (31) under varying circumstances while off duty. We dedicate this page in their memory. They will never be forgotten! Jamaica Constabulary Force Name of Deceased Ricardo McKenzie Omar Williams Andrade Dickson Davion Williams Conloy Reid Michael Townsend Ricardo McKay Dave Sheckleford Richard Johnson Kevaughn Williams Nyrone Walfal Danielle Morgan Tashauna Reid Andrew Smith Neville Jemieson Melton Thomas Alphanso Gossop Cladian Balcer-Mowatt Collin Thompson Courtnie Simpson Ludlow Mowatt Page 66
Rank Cons Cons Cons Cons Cons Cons Cons Cons Cons Cons Cons W/Cons W/Cons Cpl Cpl Cpl Cpl Det/Sgt Det/Sgt Det/Sgt Sgt
Division Mobile Reserve Trelawny Manchester Hanover Marine HQ St. Elizabeth St. James St. Ann Mobile Reserve St. James Technical Service St. Elizabeth N.I.B Control Protective Service St. Catherine South Protective Service Inspectorate of Constabulary N.I.B Protective Service St. Catherine South
On/Off Duty ON ON Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off
Island Special Constabulary Name of Deceased Troy Foster Gary Brown Kenard Chong Duan Peart Richard Laing Jermaine Bartley Aviana Henry
Rank Spl/Cons Spl/Cons Spl/Cons Spl/Cons Spl/Cons Spl/Cons W/Spl/Cons
Division I.S.C.F. St Elizabeth I.S.C.F. HQ I.S.C.F. HQ I.S.C.F. HQ I.S.C.F. HQ St. James I.S.C.F
On/Off Duty On Off Off Off Off Off Off
District Constables Name of Deceased Paul Whyte Dennis Davis Edgerton Blackwood Ivory Grooves Rupert Bower Karlene William-Barrett Sheldon Hardy Bryan Gray
Division St. Andrew Central Clarendon St. Elizabeth Kingston West Remand St. Ann St. Andrew North St. James
On/Off Duty On Off Off Off Off Off Off Off
Eternity now makes their home... the love that makes sacrifice is the greatest of all.
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RETIREMENT The JCF thanks the men and women who gave... JAMAICA CONSTABULARY FORCE Mr. C.B. Scarlett, JP, pjsc Deputy Commissioner Ms. J.E. Bent, CD, JP, MA., M.Sc., B.Sc. (Hons.), Deputy Commissioner Mr. W.R. Gayle Senior Superintendent Mr. R.A. Lewis, Senior Superintendent Mr. D.M. Hewitt, Senior Superintendent Mr. Q.W. Morgan Senior Superintendent Mr. L.J. Taylor, BBA, Dip. IM Superintendent Mr. H. Francis Superintendent Mr. M.C. Farquharson, Deputy Superintendent Mr. M.S. Garrick, Deputy Superintendent Mr. C.A. Malcolm, Deputy Superintendent Mr. H.C. Creary, Deputy Superintendent Mrs. C.S. Collier-Dobson, BA, Deputy Supt Inspector E.N. Williams Inspector F. Downer Inspector C.C. Underhill W/Inspector J.A. Benjamin Inspector P.S. Taylor Inspector E.L. King D/Inspector C.A. Davis Inspector C.A. Watkis (medical grounds) D/Sgt. L.T. Dixon D/W/Sgt. F.B. Smith Sgt. R. Sewell Sgt. M.R. Swaby W/Sgt. C.E. Piper Sgt. M.B. Phillips D/Sgt. A.N. Harris D/Sgt. D.L. English Sgt. D.S. Dobson D/Sgt. F.A Brown, A.Sc., CFCSI Sgt. O.J. Clarke Sgt. L.E. Morgan Sgt. I.G. Bailey, B.Th. Cpl. R.C. Campbell W/Cpl. P.L. Riley Cpl. L. Mignott Cons. T.O. Bartley Page 68
ISLAND SPECIAL CONSTABULARY FORCE Ms. O.V. Percy, Deputy Commandant Mr. L.A. Watts, Deputy Commandant Mr. V. Sawyers, MBA (Hons), BBA Asst. Commandant Mr. S.W. Davis, Asst. Commander Spl. Inspector H. Williams Spl. Inspector L. Ellis Spl. Inspector D. Miller Spl. Inspector J.M. Tomlin, W/Spl. Inspector M. Murdock-Carr Spl. Inspector S.E. Thomas Spl. Sgt. O.H. McLean Spl. Sgt. A. Evans Spl. Sgt. R.A. Earle Spl. Sgt. K.A. Anderson Spl. Sgt. M.A. Martin Spl. Sgt. N. Walker Spl. Sgt. A. B. Mercurius Spl. Sgt. L. Williams Spl. Sgt. P.G. Goldson, Spl. Sgt. V. Lawman Spl. Cpl. D.G. Whitehorn, Spl. Cpl. C. Simpson Spl. Cpl. W. Whyte Spl. Cpl. L. Fuller Spl. Cpl. E.C. Reid Spl. Cpl. E.A. Briscoe Spl. Cpl. S.E. Ellis Cpl. P.D. Mitchell Cpl. L.L. Forrest Spl. Cpl. N.C. Jackson Spl. Cpl. P.B. Campbell Spl. Cpl. C.A. Burton Spl. Cons. R. Bailey
DISTRICT CONSTABLES Dist. Cons. Terrence Buckley W/Dist. Cons. Ioney Black Dist. Cons. Martin L. Smith Dist. Cons. Windell Seaton Dist. Cons. Charles McBayne W/Dist. Cons. Joscelyn Osbourne Dist. Cons. Arnold Cammock Dist. Cons. Preston Amore Dist. Cons. Joseph Spence W/Dist. Cons. Merquitt Dawn Coote Dist. Cons. Lynmuir Ruddock Page 69