JCF Commissioner Dr. Kevin Blake Announces Leadership Changes

Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake, has announced significant leadership changes within the organization, effective April 2, 2024. The adjustments, outlined in the JCF’s weekly Force Orders, mark the first publication since Dr. Blake assumed office. Read the release:

March 22, 2024 – Police Commissioner, Dr Kevin Blake, has announced a raft of changes to the
leadership roles within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).

The changes were announced through the publication of the JCF’s weekly Force Orders. It is the
first Force Orders publication since Dr Blake assumed the role as Commissioner on March 19,
2024.

A number of changes have been made at the level of the High Command as well as other Senior
and middle management levels of the Constabulary.

As of April 2, 2024:

DCP Clifford Blake – Inspectorate & Professional Standards Oversite Bureau (IPROB)
ACP Warren Clarke – Strategic Operations Portfolio.
ACP Karina Powell Hood – Force Development and Logistics (FDLP)

ACP Clifford Chambers – Office of the Commissioner of Police.
ACP Calvin Allen – Area 3 Headquarters
ACP Andrew Lewis – Crime and Security Portfolio
SSP Glenford Miller – Area 1 Headquarters
SSP Paulette Green – Area 4 Headquarters
SSP Kirk Ricketts – Security Intelligence Branch (SIB)
SSP Desmond Brooks – IPROB
SSP Robert Gordon – Administration Branch
SSP Howard Chambers – Specialised Operations
SP Hopeton Nicholson – St Catherine North

Speaking at an All-Officers’ Conference held on Thursday, March 21 at the Police Officers’ Club,
Commissioner Blake said the changes were in line with his strategic vision for the JCF under his
leadership. He says the reassignments highlight his desire to refresh and effectively utilise the
diverse skills and talents within the leadership and management ranks