Letter of the Day | Purge police force of corruption once and for all

THE EDITOR, Sir:

While I am lauding the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) for its new approach and zeal with the advent of the esteemed Major General Antony Anderson to the top post, I'm forced to condemn the actions of some members. Some policemen in this country seem like they don't learn, and that's really disheartening.

It is the year 2018, and if a policeman thinks he can collect money to throw away a case, scrap cars parked in police stations, or steal bikes or cars taken for safekeeping and have the guts or balls to ride the stolen bike back to work and drive the car stolen with the owners driver's licence still in it, it tells me that something is fundamentally flawed with the thinking of some men who wear the uniform.

I think repetition is good until whatever is being taught is learnt, but if after several attempts at correction and the concept is not being grasped, cut ties and move on to the next topic.

So again, I'm asking the powers that be to purge the JCF. Why should the stellar work done in such a short time by so many officers be tarnished and the entire force brought into disrepute by a few criminal elements cloaked in police garb? When I say purge, I mean from top to the last recruit, if necessary.

Rescue the JCF from the constant negative press and save some persons from themselves. At least save them from showing their true colours while wearing the police uniform.

Salutations to the police on their assiduous work in curtailing crime, especially murder.

Do not be fearful about the possible fallout in numbers. When the JCF is viewed as more credible and not, as a harbour for criminals, many persons with the qualities needed will be attracted to it and offer to serve.

JOSEPH EDWARDS