JCF Launches High-Level Probe in Light of Attacks

JCF launches high-level probe in light of attacks against its members- The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) high command has raised the threat level for violence against its members to high.

This follows Friday nights attacks on three members of the JCF and their families, the father of one of the officers was killed. Though they were three separate attacks, the JCF believes they were coordinated.

CVM LIVE spoke with head of the Corporate Communications Unit, at JCF, Senior Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay.

She says considering the sensitive nature of the investigation, she is unable to provide further details. Three men have since been taken into police custody in connection to the attacks.

In another attack, a police sergeant was shot and injured on Saturday morning in Kingston. Information from the JCF is that two police responded to a robbery in the Manley Meadows community, upon arrival they were attacked by two armed men.

The sergeant received a gunshot wound to his shoulder before the gunmen escaped. He was taken to hospital, treated and released, the other officer was not armed.

In response to the attacks ..the Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson says the force remains undeterred in their efforts to bring down gangs..

He adds, ‘”we will relentlessly pursue, not only the individuals who carried out these attacks, but also those who help facilitate, organize and coordinate them in any way.”

He says the latest attacks have only served to strengthen their resolve to dismantle criminal gangs. The Police Commissioner is also imploring members of the force to be alert and vigilant as they repel the attack from criminals.

Christeen Forbes brings this report -JCF Launches High-Level Probe: