JCF to implement measures to protect returning residents, to review unsolved cases
Published:Friday | June 29, 2018 | 5:36 PM
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says it is to implement strategies and support systems to bolster the security and safety of returning residents.
The move comes against the background of recent incidents of murders and other acts of violence against returning residents and complaints that enough is not being done by the JCF to protect these persons.
In a statement this afternoon, the JCF assured that the safety and security of returning residents remain a high priority.
New measures:
*It is being considered to establish a service to do background checks, on request, of persons who returning residents wish to employ.
*Appointing a liaison officer in each police division to monitor and provide returning residents with timely feedback on policing matters.
*The establishment of a point of contact for the diaspora to address specific concerns about cases.
*Meetings will be held regularly at the divisional level to enhance the sharing of important information.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Crime Selvin Hay says there is to be a review of all unsolved serious crimes committed against returning residents.
“Our focus on the safety and protection of our returning residents is unequivocal. We take all reported incidents of crimes against them seriously and will further our work with our partners in Government and non-government organisations to ensure communities are safe spaces for all who live, work or visit”.
The police are reminding returning residents to do their due diligence before entering into arrangements, as they say, this may minimise their risk of being exposed to persons who may be seeking to get close to them with the intention of victimising them for financial or other gains.
Victims are being urged to immediately report any threats or crimes committed against them.
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