The Police Federation is receiving support in its opposition to the recent amendment to the Constabulary Force Act governing the issue of resignation.
The Union of Clerical, Administrative and Supervisory Employees (UCASE) is urging the group to take the matter to court or the Ministry of Labour.
Yesterday RJR News reported that the Central Executive of the Federation is to meet with its attorneys this week to discuss plans to challenge the amendment.
The matter was discussed by the Central Executive of the Federation during an emergency meeting on Saturday.
A source said the Federation is expected to sue the Police Commissioner and the Ministry of National Security over the changes.
The Federation is also expected to file legal action challenging the Zones of Special Operations Act.
Under section 70 of the Act, federated members cannot meet as a group without the consent of the Police Commissioner.Members of the Force now face a fine of J$1-millionif they are convicted for breaching the Act.
The previous fine was $2.00.
Also under the amended Constabulary Force Act, Sub-officers and Constables are now required to give six months notice of intention to resign.
They are also required to serve the five year enlistment period and cannot resign until then.
Those who fail to comply could be convicted and face a fine of $ 250,000 or three months in prison.
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