National Security Minister announced state-of-the-art integrated platform for JCF to enhance public safety and security

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang announced that the highly anticipated C5 Security Business Solution will soon be implemented. This is a state-of-the-art platform designed to integrate various technologies currently in use across the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).

The security minister made the announcement today (December 4), while speaking at the Handover Ceremony of some 203 technology assets. The units are a donation from the Government of the Republic of Korea and are valued at US$407,100.

“This system will enable real-time data sharing, advanced analytics, and improved coordination between different units within the Force,” Minister Chang said.

He noted that the C5 Solution will serve as the backbone of the JCF’s technological infrastructure, linking the Station Records Management System, eTicketing and other platforms into a cohesive, fully integrated system.

“This will enhance the Force’s ability to rapidly respond to threats, analyze crime patterns and deploy resources more effectively,” the security minister said, adding that the implementation of the Station Records Management System, and the eTicketing System have already transformed how police officers manage data and enforce traffic regulations.

He said: “This shift is essential as we work to restore public confidence and strengthen the relationship between the police and the communities they serve”.

The donation includes 62 laptops to support the Station Records Management System, 111 tablets to facilitate efficient operations and mobile data access, and 30 forensic camera kits to enhance crime scene investigations.

“These tools are not just equipment—they are vital enablers of modern law enforcement. They will significantly boost the JCF’s ability to manage crime scenes, process records, and ensure that every interaction between law enforcement and the public is efficiently documented,” Minister Chang explained.

Recognising the importance of this programme, the Ministry of National Security is embarking on a multi-year project, known as the CCTV Masterplan, which will significantly expand JamaicaEye. More than 2,500 additional CCTV cameras will be installed across the island over the next four years.

Mr. Jin-Wook Kim, the Republic of Korea Charge d’ Affaires to Jamaica said his government is grateful for the opportunity to contribute to Jamaica’s public safety and security.

“We cannot overstate the importance of security in any nation particularly in terms of the impact on the daily lives of its citizens,” Mr. Kim said. He remarked that the Government of Jamaica has made substantial investment to improve the technological capacity of the country in the past few years.