The Ministry of National Security (MNS) acknowledges recent media reports highlighting discrepancies in traffic tickets issued to motorists under the new eTicketing system, as detailed in the Jamaica Gleaner articles dated December 15, 2024, and January 12, 2025.

Understandably, these two cases have raised public concerns about the accuracy of the system.

The MNS wishes to assure the motoring public that the new eTicketing system being utilized by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is not experiencing any technical issues.

“We are committed to tackling elements that pose a threat to the people of Jamaica, and we will not relent in the fight against crime in all forms,” said Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, the Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, has extended high commendations to the High Command and the hardworking men and women of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) for their exceptional performance in 2024, which resulted in a significant reduction in murders and one of the safest Christmas seasons the nation has experienced in decades.

Contrary to recent media reports, the Ministry of National Security is confirming that the JamaicaEye cameras closest to the location of the stabbing attack on Saturday, December 14, 2024 in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, were fully operational at the time of the incident.

The public is also being advised that footage from JamaicaEye cameras in the vicinity of the incident is available and is being utilized in the ongoing investigations by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).

Agency and security forces in the recovery of firearms and ammunition

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang is commending the collaborative efforts of the Jamaica Customs Agency, the security forces and international partners for their swift response in the recovery of firearms and several rounds of ammunition yesterday (December 11).

“Mobility is a critical part of modern-day policing,” Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang emphasised.

He was delivering remarks at the Handover Ceremony for 27 Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup Trucks donated by the Government of Japan. The event was held at the Office of the Commissioner of Police earlier today (December 10).

“Let us not undermine the mission of the Force, as a strong and effective Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is critical to the foundation of our society,” declared Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang during his address at the Passing Out Parade and Awards Ceremony for Batch 156.

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.

The Ministry of National Security is advising that the Exeter Police Station in Race Course, Clarendon that was vacated due to damage it sustained during Hurricane Beryl, has been fully restored.

Police personnel assigned to that station now have a sense of relief after work to overhaul the building was completed under the Ministry’s flagship Project Renovate, Overhaul and Construct (Project R.O.C.) initiative.

The Government of Jamaica has announced the extension of all seven Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) for an additional 180 days, set to expire on June 23, 2025.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang in his opening remarks in Parliament today (December 3) noted that: “the decision reflects the administration’s commitment to sustaining the tangible progress achieved in communities targeted under the ZOSO initiative.”