Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake
Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake has commended the sustained reduction in violent crime as the year so far this year, while urging members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force to remain reflective, agile and disciplined in their approach to policing.
Commissioner Blake was writing in his latest Commissioner's Corner published in the weekly Force Orders.
Since the start of the year, the country has recorded 632 murders - a 43 per cent reduction over the corresponding period last year. There has also been a 32 per cent decline in shootings and 17 per cent drop in overall major crimes, when compared with the corresponding period last year.
At this point in 2024, Jamaica had recorded 1,114 murders.
The Police Commissioner says, despite the gains, there should be no complacency, stressing that every loss of life remains a matter of serious concern.
He emphasised that each violent incident must be cause for careful analysis and operational self-assessment within the Force to identify and plug gaps that create opportunity for criminals
Dr Blake underscored the importance of adaptability and resilience as the JCF continues its crime-fighting efforts into the final weeks of the year.
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