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A report from Racquel Porter
By Racquel Porter
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has apologised to a man wrongfully listed on its social media pages as 'wanted for murder'.
In a post across its social media pages on Friday, the JCF acknowledged that it erred.
The apology comes two days after a Radio Jamaica News exclusive feature 'When Wanted Wednesday Goes Wrong' - aired during Beyond the Headlines - highlighted the ordeal Alando Gray endured after his photograph was posted on the JCF's Wanted Wednesdays.
It also follows public backlash and demands for an apology.
Acknowledging the error, the JCF said it has conducted a thorough review of its internal processes and quality management systems to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all information it releases to the public.
The force said it is committed to preventing any recurrence of such errors.
It explained that the mistake occurred due to the existence of another man with the identical name, who is in fact wanted in connection with a murder investigation.
According to the JCF, it deeply regrets the mistake and offers sincerest apologies to Alando Gray, recognising any inconvenience or distress the error may have caused.
Mr. Gray spent four nights in custody at the Greater Portmore police station before he was questioned and released in the custody of his attorney.
His photograph, however, remained on the JCF's social media for a week and a day after his release.
The photograph posted on the JCF's social media platform was similar to the image in Mr. Gray's passport and one he used to acquire his police record
in 2021.
The JCF eventually removed the image from Instagram on June 10, minutes after 5 p.m.
This followed several unsuccessful attempts by Radio Jamaica News to get an official comment from the force as to the reason for the error and delay in the removal of the photograph.
But up to Friday June 13, the image was still on X and Facebook. It was later removed after Radio Jamaica News pointed it out.
The JCF said, as always it remained dedicated not only to reducing crime and ensuring public safety, but also to upholding the human rights and civil liberties of every individual.
Meanwhile, Mr. Gray, who said he has not yet received a call from anyone in the JCF, has questioned the apology.
"Yes, I saw the statement of apology and, to me, that's not a sincere apology. That's not an apology. And it took them this long. Just to send out this statement took them this long? And a next thing, so why couldn't they do that apology verbally?"
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