Corporal Mayne: Cops Used Colleague's Funeral To Vent. The Central Committee of the Jamaica Police Federation has reiterated its call. They demand better compensation and support for the country's police officers. Detective Corporal Peta-Gay Williams is an executive member of the Federation. She made this appeal during her address at the funeral service for the late Corporal Kemal Mayne. The service was held on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the Portmore Seventh-day Adventist Church in St. Catherine.
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Jamaica’s Crime Rate: 28 Murders in 8 Days Amid 26% Decline
Jamaica's Crime Rate: 28 Murders in 8 Days Amid 26% Decline. Despite the fanfare of the JCF and the Government over the reduction of crime, particularly the 26% decrease in murders. Jamaica faced the grim reality that hoodlums murdered 28 Jamaicans in eight days. Indeed, an overall 26 percent decline in murders since the start … Continue reading Jamaica’s Crime Rate: 28 Murders in 8 Days Amid 26% Decline
Crime Rates in Jamaica: Is the Government’s Strategy Working?
Crime Rates in Jamaica: Is the Government's Strategy Working? Law enforcement officials have reported a significant 18% decrease in violent crimes and an approximately 18.5% decrease in murders across Jamaica compared to the previous year. However, is this remarkable drop in crime rates enough to soothe the concerns of the people? This decline serves as … Continue reading Crime Rates in Jamaica: Is the Government’s Strategy Working?
Sergeant Patrick Mahoney: Tragic Death of Portmore Police Officer
Sergeant Patrick Mahoney: Tragic Death of Portmore Police Officer. A policeman who was hospitalized after getting shot and injured at his gate last Thursday in Portmore home has died.
Jamaica has exceeded 1,000 murders so far in 2023.
More than 1,000 murders have been recorded in Jamaica so far this year. The latest crime statistics compiled by the Jamaica Constabulary Force revealed that Jamaica has once again exceeded 1,000 murders in a calendar year. According to the data released on Thursday, September 28, 2023, Jamaica recorded 1,028 murders between January 1, 2023, and … Continue reading Jamaica has exceeded 1,000 murders so far in 2023.
A man who shot at the police last month has been charged.
A man allegedly shot at the police last month at a checkpoint in Rockfort, Kingston, has been slapped with several charges.
District Constable Mark Forsythe was shot and killed by unknown assailants.
Superintendent Allison Byfield, head of the St Thomas police, said her officers were sad and heartbroken after the brutal murder of one of their colleagues, District Constable Mark Anthony Forsythe. Forsythe was shot and killed by unknown assailants.
Anthony Anderson Shares what it takes to be Commissioner
Commissioner of Police, Anthony Anderson, stated that his ability to stay calm and laser focus are two essential qualities he draws from as he carries out his daily task in the JCF.