The digitization of police operations is the defining feature of 21st-century policing, and requires a plan of action, committed partnerships, and unwavering political will, which the Government of Jamaica is committed to, says Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr Horace Chang.

He was delivering remarks at the Handover Ceremony at the Ministry of National Security, for 210 surveillance cameras from the Government of the Republic of Korea (South Korea), on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang is expressing condolences to the family and colleagues of Constable Ricardo Fairclough, who was killed yesterday while intercepting a robbery in St. Ann.

The Security Minister says he is deeply saddened by the murder of the Constable but lauds his efforts in displaying his commitment to the Force.

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, the Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn says the Government continues to prioritise initiatives to strengthen firearm regulation.

She emphasised this while delivering remarks at the launch of the Firearms Marking Workshop held at the Institute of Forensic Science and Legal Medicine in Kingston earlier today (April 16).

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang says music remains a critical avenue to engage young people and effect positive change.

Minister Chang emphasised this while delivering the main address at the Handing Over Ceremony for Musical Instruments to Kingston High School earlier today (April 9).

He stated that: “music is a critical part of engaging our young people and keeping them on a productive and positive path while still offering them opportunity”.

The Ministry of National Security is pleased to announce the appointment of Brigadier Radgh Mason, OD, JP, as the new Commissioner of Corrections in the Department of Correctional Services.

Brigadier Mason takes office on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. He replaces Dr. Marc Thomas who was acting commissioner from 2023.

Brigadier Mason enlisted in the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) on October 23, 1989 and served as an officer in the regular force for thirty-three (33) years with distinguished service.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the government is strengthening Jamaica’s cybersecurity capacity and resilience as a matter of priority.

The Minister, who delivered remarks at the opening session of the SheSecures Jamaica Virtual Cyber Competition yesterday (March 20), welcomed the initiative and underscored that the competition is consistent with the government’s push to expand and diversify STEM education and professionalization in Jamaica.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang says the National Helmet Wearing Coalition Project aligns perfectly with the Government’s agenda to prioritise road safety and public order.

He made the remark while delivering the main address at the launch of the National Helmet Wearing Coalition Project held at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston earlier today (March 21).

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang says over 12 billion dollars is to be set aside in the new financial year for continued construction works as part of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) infrastructure modernization programme.

He was speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the new multi-storey, state-of-the-art, Westmoreland Police Divisional Headquarters on Friday, March 15, 2024, which will cost $2.7 billion.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang says the renovation and construction of police facilities in Montego Bay will be fast-tracked.

Minister Chang emphasised this while touring several police facilities in Montego Bay yesterday (March 16) with outgoing Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, Commissioner-designate, Dr. Kevin Blake and Chief Technical Director, Delroy Simpson.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang says that specialised police buildings and infrastructure play a key role in the transformation of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).

He reiterated this while delivering the main address at the Opening Ceremony for the Hopewell Police Station in Hanover yesterday (March 15).

“Police are professionals and we have to design facilities they can function effectively with sufficient space to serve the communities,” the Security Minister stated.