Police Community Engagements, Tips for all Road Users

So much is happening in the Jamaica Constabulary Force. They are building rapport in the communities while becoming a force for good. DSP Natalie Palmer shares more!

1.     COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTS February 25-February 27

·     Salt Spring Spelling Bee Competition and Launch Of Salt Spring Police Youth Club

·     Launch of Alligator Pond Police Youth Club

·     Launch of Sharps Road Neighbourhood Watch

·     Launch of New Forum Fishing Village

2. HEIGHTENED OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY YIELD RESULTS

February 25, 2021– As lawmen continue their heightened operational activities across the island, the objectives are being met with the seizure of two illegal firearms and eight rounds of ammunition earlier today, in the St. Andrew South Division.  No one was arrested in connection with the seizure.

 One Luger Hi-point 9mm pistol and a Magma 9mm pistol with eight rounds of ammunition were seized.

Reports are that about 12:30 p.m., a police team carried out an operation at two premises on Hibiscus Drive in St. Andrew, one of which was abandoned.  The operation resulted in the seizure of firearms and ammunition.

Meanwhile, the Police are renewing their appeal for members of the public to report illegal weapons by calling Crime Stop at 311 or King Fish at 811 or the nearest police station as they continue with the mandate to disrupt gangs, seize guns, and arrest gunmen.

3. JCF URGES CAUTION AMIDST HIGH NUMBER OF ROAD FATALITIES

February 25, 2021-In light of the increase in road fatalities over the past two weeks, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is issuing a warning to road users to be more cautious when on the roads. Since the start of the year, the country has recorded seventy (70) deaths from sixty-three (63) road traffic collisions.

Citing data on the number of traffic crashes since the start of the year, the Force’s traffic boss, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie, appealed for persons to be mindful of the road rules, road signs, and markings, and to obey the speed limit.

“The practice of some drivers to drive at excessive speeds, to overtake at corners, to drive fast on wet roads, and to drive motorcycles at high speeds without helmets are the main reasons why we are having these fatal collisions,’ ACP McKenzie explained.

“The JCF has been conducting high-visibility patrols and enforcing the road traffic laws in a bid to stem the undisciplined behaviour being exhibited by some road users. However, we continue to have a high rate of collisions occurring,” said ACP McKenzie.

‘Road users must use the roadway based on its condition,’ ACP McKenzie advised. “Obedience to signs and marks are of paramount importance and where signs and marks are not present, extreme caution is to be exercised in keeping close to the left of the road. Persons must also avoid distractions such as the use of the cellular phone, and drive at a safe speed”, ACP McKenzie urged.

He offered some tips for all road users:

Motorists:

·     Keep in your lane and do not change lanes suddenly

·     When turning at an intersection, always give the correct signal

·     Do not speed around corners and do not speed on wet or unfamiliar roads

·     Cut your speed when pedestrians are nearby

Pedestrians, when using the road:

·     Walk facing oncoming traffic

·     Wear light-cultured clothing at nights

·     Do not assume the right-of-way at pedestrian crossings

·     Walk in a single file where there is no sidewalk or where the sidewalk is narrow

·     Clearly indicate to motorists and cyclists your desire to cross the road

Pedal cyclists when using the roads:

·     Observe stoplights and stop signs

·     Do not hold on to moving vehicles

·     Do not travel in the wrong direction on one-way streets

·     Do not tow another person on your bicycle

4. St. MARY WANTED MAN CAPTURED IN ST. ANN

February 27, 2022– Twenty-eight-year-old Chinloy Spencer otherwise called ‘Todo’, who was featured on the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Wanted Wednesday Campaign, was captured during a targeted operation in Trycee District, Claremont, St. Ann on Sunday, February 27. Spencer was wanted for murder in St. Mary.

Reports are that between 1:25 a.m. and 2:00 a.m., a police team went to Trycee District in search of Spencer. The premises was cordoned and searched; Spencer and another man were found inside the one-bedroom structure. They were both taken into custody.

The Police continue to encourage communities to report criminals and their activities. Together we can do it.