Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake has commended the sustained reduction in violent crime as the year draws to a close, while urging members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to remain reflective, agile and disciplined in their approach to policing.
Commissioner Blake was writing in his latest Commissioner’s Corner published in the weekly Force Orders. Despite the significant gains, the Commissioner cautioned against complacency, stressing that every loss of life remains a matter of serious concern. “We are almost halfway into December and we continue to suppress the murders. With 19 days left in December and the rest of 2025, we are seeing 14 murders so far in December. While this number is relatively low, these are 14 murders that we were not able to prevent, even with our best efforts – and so, it is 14 too many,” said Blake.
The Commissioner emphasised that each violent incident must trigger careful analysis and operational self-assessment within the Force. He said, “Let the occurrence of every single murder be a point of reflection on our strategies, our posture and our operational discipline and focus. We must do this to ensure that we identify and plug whatever gap exists that creates the opportunity of which the perpetrators take advantage.”
Dr Blake underscored the importance of adaptability and resilience as the JCF continues its crime-fighting efforts into the final weeks of the year. “Colleagues, we have to be agile in our strategies and responses, and also relentless in our focus. We have to be resilient,” Dr Blake said.
The Commissioner also highlighted the human dimension of policing, noting that resilience is built through mutual support and strong supervision. “This requires us looking out for each other and providing guidance to those who we lead.”
Dr Blake said these realities bring the discussion squarely to the issue of leadership, which he identified as central to sustaining the progress achieved so far. “This takes me to the area on which I wish for us to dialogue – responsible leadership,” he said.
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In the public interest and to further aid public understanding, I am also re-posting a video of Dr. Nigel Clarke’s closing remarks in the passage of an amendment to the Financial Administration and Audit Act in 2024 to create the National Natural Disaster Reserve Fund (NNDRF).
El Salvador will send 3 humanitarian aid planes to Jamaica tomorrow.
More than 300 rescuers will take part in this mission, and we will send over 50 tons of supplies to support those affected by the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.
“God loves a cheerful giver.”
The Hurricane Melissa Relief website is now operational.
Together, let us stand ready to protect and help families recover, rebuild homes and restore livelihoods once the storm passes. https://t.co/AAJq7YDOHX
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