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Jamaica Constabulary Force
Orders
“We Serve”
“We Protect”
“We Reassure”
KINGSTON, 12TH JUNE, 2008
SERIAL NO. 3184
PART I - ADMINISTRATION AND NOTIFICATIONS
Sub. No. 1
POLICE ASSISTANCE IN THE EXECUTION OF WARRANTS OF DISTRINGAS AND
CAPIAS, WARRANTS AND COMMITMENTS
The Ministry of Justice continues to receive adverse reports from the Auditor General regarding
warrants and commitments. The problem arises from cases where the Resident Magistrate
imposes a fine and/or custodial sentence and the offender is held in the custody of the Police if
he/she is not in a position to pay the sums immediately into court. The person may later be
handed over to the correctional institutions if the sums are not paid during the period granted
by the court and the person is being held at the station.
The specific problems are that the sums are not being handed over to the court in a timely
fashion, or the documented returns made to the court as is required by law. Indeed, the
External Auditors have indicated that when they visited the police stations they often find
several sums that should have been properly handed over to the courts.
Commanding Officers must also ensure that members under their command exercise diligence
to secure the terms of bail in accordance with the Law.
There is also the need for police assistance to the Court Bailiffs for the execution of warrants of
Distringas and Capias. Compensation to police officers in this regard only applies to civil
cases, however outlined below are some of the main documents that are issued by the courts to
be executed by bailiffs and which allows the Constable to be compensated, but is dependent on
recovery of the cost.
Supreme Court
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Order for Seizure and Sale
Order for Commitment
Order for Recovery of Possession
RM Civil Court
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Warrant for Recovery of Possession
Warrant to Levy
Warrant of Commitment
The following pieces of legislation are relevant – Judicature (Resident Magistrates) Act, The
Recognizance and Sureties of the Peace Act, Financial Administration and Audit Act and
Justice of the Peace Jurisdiction Act.
The Police must submit to the court a monthly report reflecting the returns on the Orders given
by the court and the sums collected are to be appropriately turned over so that they can be
lodged in accordance with the Financial Administration and Audit Act.
(See forms at Appendix ‘A’).
Success at the Ministry of Justice in this area can only be achieved through full cooperation,
assistance and compliance with the law by all sections of the Criminal Justice System.
Divisional Officers are to ensure that the relevant returns are made in due time to the
appropriate courts office, failing which they will be held accountable.
This matter is to form the subject of lecture for the next three (3) months.
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FORCE ORDERS (CONT’D)
KINGSTON, 12TH JUNE, 2008
Sub. No. 2
SERIAL NO. 3184
APPLICATION FOR JUSTICE SUPPORT UNIT
The Jamaica Constabulary Force is to establish a Justice Support Unit (JSU) which will give
professional advice to police officers on how to deal with victims and vulnerable witnesses, as
well as to provide support to witnesses prior to their going on the Witness Protection
Programme (WPP) and to persons who refuse the WPP or do meet the necessary criteria.
This unit will be headed by a Superintendent of Police and will offer him/her a unique
opportunity to build the JSU by selecting the best members of the JCF and administrative staff
to compliment him/her in delivering an excellent service to victims, witnesses and
investigators.
The successful applicant is expected to build strong partnership with key stakeholders in the
Criminal Justice System, Civil Society and the JCF; these include the Office of the DPP, Judges,
Counsel, Clerk of Courts, NGO’s, CISOCA and the Victim Support just to name a few.
The successful candidate should possess:
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Excellent written and oral communication skills
Investigative skills/experience is important, but not essential
He/She should have a good knowledge of the Criminal Justice System
High level of integrity, trustworthiness and confidentiality is required, due to the
sensitivity of the post
Must be self-motivated
The incumbent must be able to make decisions, solve problems and be innovative in the
sphere of his/her duty
This candidate must be flexible and should be prepared to be on call to respond to
urgent needs of witnesses or victims at short notice
Interested officers should send written application no later than June 27, 2008 to:
The Senior Director
Human Resource Management and Administration
NCB South Tower
3rd Floor, 2 Oxford Road
Kingston 5
Tel.
920 3460
Email: forclrain1@yahoo.com
Fax: 908 2115
Sub. No. 3
APPLICATION FOR POLICE TRAFFIC AND HIGHWAY DIVISION
Applications are invited from suitable qualified personnel to join the Police Traffic and
Highway Division, 16 Lower Elletson Road, Kingston 16.
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Mobile Traffic Section
Highway Patrol Unit
Road Safety Education Unit
Traffic Accident Analysis Unit
CRITERIA
Applicants must have:
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Not less than two (2) years service
Have a flair for Traffic Management duties
No disciplinary convictions for the past three (3) years
A knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access would be an asset for persons applying for the
Traffic Accident Analysis Unit.
Applications must be submitted through Commanding Officers to reach the Superintendent of
Police in charge Traffic no later than 2008-05-30.
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FORCE ORDERS (CONT’D)
KINGSTON, 12TH JUNE, 2008
Sub. No. 4
SERIAL NO. 3184
POLICE YOUTH CLUB NATIONAL ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIP
The Police Youth Club Movement under the supervision of Community Safety and Security
Branch will be hosting its Annual Athletics Championship on Saturday the 2008-06-21
commencing at 9:30am at the Police Sports Complex, 16 Lower Elletson Road, Kingston.
Approximately six hundred (600) police youth club members are expected to be in attendance
of which two hundred (200) will participate in twenty six (26) events.
Area Officers are to ensure that transportation is provided for the participants.
Police Youth Club Members and Co-ordinators participating in the Meet are required to be on
location at 9:00am.
All available personnel and their spouse as also members of the civil staff and the general
public are invited.
Area and Divisional Officers are encouraged to give their full support to this event.
For further information contact can be made with Woman Sergeant Sheryl Brown at 356 5692 or
Corporal Dorrell Burgher at 485 6452 or 926 6003.
Sub. No. 5
TIME OFF – BUSINESS HOUSE NETBALL ASSOCIATION COMPETITION
The Business House Netball Association is schedule to begin on Thursday June 12, 2008 with
the uniform parade and opening rally at the Leila Robinson Court, National Stadium. The
Jamaica Constabulary Force will field two teams in this competition.
The under mentioned players were selected to represent the Jamaica Constabulary Force in the
Competition.
Cons. No.
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Reg. No.
Rank
Names
Division
7470
8916
7467
2236
9366
9608
10137
10149
11967
12446
12144
9831
11633
11384
11388
11642
11153
11196
10930
12470
12504
12438
12467
12562
D/W/Sgt.
W/Cpl.
W/Cpl.
D/W/Cpl.
W/Cons.
W/Cons
W/Cpl.
W/Cons.
W/Cons.
W/Cons.
W/Cons.
W/Cons.
W/Cons.
W/Cons.
D/W/Cons.
W/Cons.
W/Cons.
W/Cons.
D/W/Cons.
W/Cons.
W/Cons.
W/Cons.
W/Cons.
W/Cons.
W/Dist. Cons.
W/Dist. Cons
W/Dist. Cons.
W/Dist. Cons.
W/Dist. Cons.
W/Dist. Cons.
W/Dist. Cons
Ava J. Lindo
Jennifer D. Duncan
Pauline S. Drummond
Maud E. Rhoden
Christine A. Coley
Alicia C. Reid
Deian N. Edwards
Janet V. Higgins
Cindy Brown
Antoinette S. Thomas
Stacy-Ann S. Gordon
Susan A. McNeil
Deonie K. Gordon
Cherry A. Malcolm
Nichola N. Ranger
Lattoya N. Redden
Ann-Marie N. Christie
Rhoda E. Moulton
Nekeisha R. Williams
Trullian K. Brown
Tenesha Stewart
Antoinette W. Edwards
Fiona K. Bartley
Tameka T. Scott
Heather Thomas
Jacqueline E. Williams
Emla Bennett
Coreen D. Young
Sharnette S. Walker
Michelle A. Daley
Karen A. Brown
Crime Portfolio
Personnel
N.I.B/Kingfish
CIB Ops.
St. Catherine South
Mobile Reserve
Training Branch
St. Andrew Central
Mobile Reserve
Mobile Reserve
Mobile Reserve
Mobile Reserve
Motorized Patrol
Motorized Patrol
N.I.B./Kingfish
Motorized Patrol
Traffic
Operations (Control)
N.I.B/Kingfish
Clarendon
St. Catherine South
Mobile Reserve
St. Catherine South
St. Catherine North
Kingston Eastern
Mobile Reserve
St. Catherine North
Kingston Eastern
Traffic
Kingston Western
St. Catherine South
The training sessions are been held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:30 pm at the Elletson Road
Sports Complex, under the supervision of Mrs. Foster-Turner, Mr. L. J. Taylor, Deputy
Superintendent of Police (Managers) and Woman Inspector Joan Benjamin (Coach).
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FORCE ORDERS (CONT’D)
KINGSTON, 12TH JUNE, 2008
SERIAL NO. 3184
TIME OFF – BUSINESS HOUSE NETBALL ASSOCIATION COMPETITION (CONT’D)
Matches are held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Officers and Sub-Officers under whose command these persons fall are being asked to afford
them the necessary time off to attend training sessions and matches.
N.B. Other personnel interested in becoming members of the team can contact the following
persons.
Mrs. P.B. Foster-Turner
W/Insp. J.A. Benjamin
W/Cpl. J.D. Duncan
W/Cons. A.N. Christie
Sub. No. 6
Manager
Coach
President
Secretary
382-5538
460-1512
438-8030
570-1512
St. Catherine South
Kingston West
Personnel
Traffic
PROGRAMME OFFERINGS – JAMAICA CONSTABULARY STAFF COLLEGE 2007/2008
Applications are invited from qualified persons to pursue the following programmes:
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Associate Degree in Police Management Studies
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Associate Degree in Criminal Justice
Commencing:
September 2008
Duration:
Two (2) years part-time, inclusive of Summer Sessions.
Matriculation Requirements
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Minimum 4 CXC/GCE subjects, including Mathematics and English Language at
Grades 1 – 3 (Grade 3 after 1998) or A – C respectively or
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Mature Entry based on Professional experience and interview or
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Other recognized Tertiary Level Institutions Certificate
Required Documentation
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The original and one copy of the following documents must be submitted with the
application:
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Birth Certificate or Passport (pages 1 – 4)
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Academic Certificates/Grade Slips
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Professional certificates/diplomas (where applicable)
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Marriage Certificate/deed poll, if present name is different from that on the documents
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Two passport size photographs
Application forms are available at the College, cost ($450.00)
For additional information on all programmes contact:Jamaica Constabulary Staff College
Twickenham Park, Spanish Town
Telephone: 984 2005 or 984 2775
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FORCE ORDERS (CONT’D)
KINGSTON, 12TH JUNE, 2008
Sub. No. 7
SERIAL NO. 3184
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR NO. 8493 WOMAN CONSTABLE LURLINE D. WILSON –
ST. JAMES
The assistance of members is being sought for No. 8493 Woman Constable Lurline D. Wilson of
St. James whose dwelling house situated at Land Top District, Chester Castle, Hanover was
completely destroyed by fire on May 30, 2008.
Woman Constable Wilson lost her belongings and the house was not insured.
Area, Branch and Divisional Commanders are asked to encourage personnel under their
command to contribute towards her rehabilitation.
Contributions should reach the Superintendent of Police, Personnel Division by
2008-06-30 for acknowledgement in Force Orders.
Sub. No. 8
LETTERS OF APPRECIATION
Attached to these Orders as Appendices ‘B’ to ’H’ are letters of appreciation from the following
persons for general information: ‘B’
Mrs. Claudette Wilmot, Secretary, Jamaica Surfing Association, P.O. Box 167,
Kingston 2.
‘C’
Mrs. Verna C. Lindo, Principal, Eltham Early Childhood Development Centre
(Basic School), Eltham Highway, Eltham Park, Spanish Town P.O., St. Catherine.
‘D’
Mrs. Nerline Haye, Job Placement Officer, Portmore Community College, P.O. Box 233,
Waterford P.O., St. Catherine.
‘E’
Ms. Rosemarie Greene, Spanish Town Citizens Against Gun Violence, 2 Hanover Street,
Spanish Town, St. Catherine.
‘F’
Mr. Morin Seymour, Executive Director, Kingston Restoration Company Limited, 3
Duke Street, Kingston.
‘G’
Dr. Joseph A. Woolcock, Ph.D, Professor, 327 Grau Drive, Fremont, California 94536.
‘H’
Mr. Clayton Hall, Principal, Four Paths Primary and Junior High School, Lawson
Boulevard, Four Paths P.O., Clarendon.
Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin, CD, JP
Commissioner
The Jamaica Constabulary Force
Per:
Mr. Baldwin C. Burey, Dip. HRM, pjsc
Actg. Assistant Commissioner of Police
(ADMINISTRATION BRANCH)