Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, the Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn says the Government will continue its thrust to modernise and transform the security infrastructure of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS).
The State Minister made the remark at the Commissioning Ceremony of new vehicles to the DCS today (April 19) at Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston.
“Mobility is one of the key areas and this investment is significant to the Department’s operations. We continue to employ strategies to strengthen our operations as we fight against crime and violence,” Minister Cuthbert-Flynn noted.
The 12 new high-end motor vehicles valued approximately $97 million. The new addition now brings the DCS’ fleet to 119.
Minister Cuthbert-Flynn further added: “this Ministry will continue to improve its legislative system to ensure that the needs of the DCS’ human resource are met while strengthening the rehabilitation and reintegration processes.”
Meanwhile, Commissioner of Corrections, Brigadier (Ret’d) Radgh Mason says the commissioning of the new motor vehicles marks a significant milestone in the Department’s journey towards excellence.
“Through strategic resource management and investment in modernisation, we are better equipped to fulfil our mandate of ensuring public safety and fostering our rehabilitation and reintegration efforts,” Brigadier Mason noted.
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