The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says there is no resistance to body-worn cameras (BWCs) and the phased approach to implementation is rooted in responsible planning and strategic investment.

The JCF’s comment follows yesterday’s release by human rights group, Jamaicans for Justice, in which it re-emphasized its call for the active use of BWCs amid a surge in fatal shootings by members of the security forces.

Yesterday, the Independent Commission of Investigations said 28 people had been fatally shot since the start of January 2025, 15 more than the 13 deaths in January last year.

In response to the lobby group’s call, the Constabulary said implementing an effective BWC programme in a law enforcement organisation as large as the JCF, and within the context of a small island developing state requires a structured and strategic approach.

The JCF maintained that simply purchasing and distributing cameras without the necessary technological infrastructure would be ineffective and unsustainable.

It said BWCs generate substantial amounts of video footage which must be securely stored and managed for extended periods, particularly when required for investigative and judicial purposes.

The JCF noted that it remains committed to transparency, accountability, and improving public trust.