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The Jamaica Rural Police Force (JRPF), also known as the District Constable (D.C.), is an auxiliary police force that supports the Jamaica Constabulary Force. [1] District constables are appointed by the Commissioner of Police and are attached to a specific police station. Both men and women can serve can be chosen to work as a district constable.
The Police Academy was refurbished and reopened in 1997. In 2014, the National Police College of Jamaica was established following a merger of the Police Academy, the Jamaica Constabulary Staff College, the Caribbean Search Centre, the Firearm and Tactical Training Unit, and the Driving School, which all operated independently at Twickenham Park.
[34] [35] Community policing can be evaluated by comparing crime rates and by comparing additional criteria. [25] One criterion to determine whether or not community policing is effective in an area is for officers and key members of the community to set a specific mission and goals when starting.
[1] [3] The use of heavy fines has been advocated in Jamaica [8] but the detection rate is very low rendering the threat of fines meaningless. [9] Community policing by the farmers has possibilities as strangers can be monitored. Building fences can also offer some protection, although some farmers find the cost of these to be too high. [6]
The Island Special Constabulary Force was established in 1950 as part of the police auxiliary forces. It was organised on similar lines to the Jamaica Constabulary Force, with officers and sub-officers attached to each police division. [2] It was considered the first police reserve of Jamaica and had 1,037 all ranks in 1960.
Denham Town is a predominantly residential neighbourhood in western Kingston, Jamaica. [1] It has a reputation as one of Kingston's more violent areas. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] It was named in memory of Edward Brandis Denham , Governor of Jamaica 1935–1938.
Police vehicle in the streets of Jamaica. Some areas of Jamaica, particularly population centers such as Kingston, Montego Bay and Spanish Town, experience high levels of crime and violence. [1] Jamaica has had one of the highest intentional homicide rates in the world for many years, according to United Nations estimates. [2]
The following is a list of the most populous settlements in Jamaica. Definitions Kingston, capital of Jamaica Montego Bay The following definitions have been used: City: Official city status on a settlement is only conferred by Act of Parliament. Only three areas have the designation; Kingston when first incorporated in 1802 reflecting its early importance over the then capital Spanish Town ...