Border and Vital Infrastructure Security Branch (BIS)
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he Border and Vital Infrastructure Security Branch (BVIS) incorporates Ports, Marine and Canine divisions, as well as the newly established Vital Infrastructure Security Division (VIS). Consistent with the National Security Policy (2013), the BVIS places more emphasis on the coordination and implementation of specific security strategies aimed at protecting Jamaica’s border and vital infrastructure (energy and telecommunication plants, transportation hubs, the logistic hub and major thoroughfares). While the island’s air and sea ports are largely covered by the Ports and Marine Divisions, other critical infrastructure such as power generating plants, the oil refinery, telecommunication plants, transportation and logistics hubs and highways have to be given priority as Jamaica’s infrastructure evolve. The VIS plans, coordinates and implements activities surrounding the security arrangements for these facilities. Plans are advanced to establish special transit police teams to secure assets of the Transport Authority and maintain order along its various routes.
Police from the Marine Division on patrol
• Kings House, Jamaica House and Justice Protection – provides security at Kings House, Jamaica House, other designated government properties, and court facilities. • Public Offices and Officials Security – This formation secures members of the diplomatic corps and visiting heads of state, and provides security at major public events, such as political conferences. Security services are provided based on risk assessment. • Special Risk Assessment and Vetting Unit – staffed by specially trained personnel with expertise in areas such as explosive ordinance detection. The unit also comprises skill sets capable of conducting risk assessment and vetting of persons.
Street Crimes Units
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he Street Crimes Units were established across all geographic divisions to investigate crimes for profit which include offences such as (but not limited to) extortion, drugs, illegal car park operations, lottery scam, cash for gold, sex offences/trade, construction site conflicts, markets, contraband sales among others. The teams aimed to proactively target street-level criminal activities by identifying and prosecuting offenders, while maintaining a presence in the environment that serves as a deterrent for crime producers.
Police personnel ensuring the streets are safe for persons to go about their lawful businesses
Protective Services Branch
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The Protective Services Branch represents an upgrade of the Protective Services Division and comprises formations as outlined below:
Community Safety and Security Branch (CSSB)
• VIP Protection Division – responsibe for the protection of the Governor General, Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition, other government officialsand very important persons (VIPs).
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he Community Safety and Security Branch (CSSB) is the driving force behind strategies which bolster Community Based Policing within the JCF. The branch is invested with responsibility to maintain and strengthen communication