KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC—Police Commissioner Dr. Kevin Blake says the police won’t relent of their efforts to rid the nation of criminals, though 2024 was a profitable yr for crime-fighting.
Throughout his end-of-year assessment, Blake mentioned daring policing goals had been established. Nonetheless, regardless of vital challenges, the Jamaica Constabulary Power (JCF) made good on its guarantees to deal with crime and improve nationwide safety.
“One of the vital vital outcomes of 2024 has been the 18 p.c discount in murders. This represents a serious step ahead in enhancing public security and lowering the devastating impression of violent crime on our society. Such a discount doesn’t happen by likelihood. It’s a results of deliberate, strategic planning and execution, pushed by the dedication of the women and men of the JCF, supported by partnerships throughout all sectors of society,” the Commissioner mentioned.
He highlighted different reductions, together with shootings that are down 10 p.c throughout the nation in addition to a 24 p.c discount in reported rapes.
“Robberies have lowered by 21 p.c, whereas we’ve seen a one p.c drop in break-ins. In the beginning of the yr, the Excessive Command requested extra of each drive member, and thru a collective effort, there was a 14 p.c discount in total main crimes.”
The Commissioner additionally attributed the success to the investments in policing capabilities and assets and added that the drive will proceed to refine its operational and intelligence methods.
“This has enabled us to establish, goal, and apprehend high-risk offenders who pose vital threats to public security. Let me be clear to these offenders who consider they’ll evade the attain of justice: we all know who you’re, and our resolve won’t waver,” he mentioned.
