SUFJ expresses concern over police fatal shootings since the start of the year

Executive Director of Stand Up for Jamaica, Carla Gullotta has expressed concern about the number of police fatal shooting incidents since the start of the year.

According to the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) 88 people have died in alleged confrontations with the security forces since January.

INDECOM said of that number, 12 occurred since the start of April.

Speaking with IRIE FM News last evening, Ms. Gullotta said fatal shootings have been a concern since last year, when the highest number of fatal shootings were recorded in a single year.

She again highlighted the need for the use of body-worn cameras by the police when they engage in operations.

Ms. Gullota said the use of body worn cameras will increase transparency.

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Executive Director of Stand Up for Jamaica, Carla Gullotta has expressed concern about the number of police fatal shooting incidents since the start of the year.

According to the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) 88 people have died in alleged confrontations with the security forces since January.

INDECOM said of that number, 12 occurred since the start of April.

Speaking with IRIE FM News last evening, Ms. Gullotta said fatal shootings have been a concern since last year, when the highest number of fatal shootings were recorded in a single year.

She again highlighted the need for the use of body-worn cameras by the police when they engage in operations.

Ms. Gullota said the use of body worn cameras will increase transparency.

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Executive Director of Stand Up for Jamaica, Carla Gullotta has expressed concern about the number of police fatal shooting incidents since the start of the year.

According to the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) 88 people have died in alleged confrontations with the security forces since January.

INDECOM said of that number, 12 occurred since the start of April.

Speaking with IRIE FM News last evening, Ms. Gullotta said fatal shootings have been a concern since last year, when the highest number of fatal shootings were recorded in a single year.

She again highlighted the need for the use of body-worn cameras by the police when they engage in operations.

Ms. Gullota said the use of body worn cameras will increase transparency.

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Prime Minister says Gov’t cannot cave in to political pressure to repair roads, citing need for a planned approach

Executive Director of Stand Up for Jamaica, Carla Gullotta has expressed concern about the number of police fatal shooting incidents since the start of the year.

According to the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) 88 people have died in alleged confrontations with the security forces since January.

INDECOM said of that number, 12 occurred since the start of April.

Speaking with IRIE FM News last evening, Ms. Gullotta said fatal shootings have been a concern since last year, when the highest number of fatal shootings were recorded in a single year.

She again highlighted the need for the use of body-worn cameras by the police when they engage in operations.

Ms. Gullota said the use of body worn cameras will increase transparency.

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Executive Director of Stand Up for Jamaica, Carla Gullotta has expressed concern about the number of police fatal shooting incidents since the start of the year.

According to the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) 88 people have died in alleged confrontations with the security forces since January.

INDECOM said of that number, 12 occurred since the start of April.

Speaking with IRIE FM News last evening, Ms. Gullotta said fatal shootings have been a concern since last year, when the highest number of fatal shootings were recorded in a single year.

She again highlighted the need for the use of body-worn cameras by the police when they engage in operations.

Ms. Gullota said the use of body worn cameras will increase transparency.

Read More

13-year-old student of a St. Ann High School charged for reportedly injuring schoolmate with a metal chair

Executive Director of Stand Up for Jamaica, Carla Gullotta has expressed concern about the number of police fatal shooting incidents since the start of the year.

According to the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) 88 people have died in alleged confrontations with the security forces since January.

INDECOM said of that number, 12 occurred since the start of April.

Speaking with IRIE FM News last evening, Ms. Gullotta said fatal shootings have been a concern since last year, when the highest number of fatal shootings were recorded in a single year.

She again highlighted the need for the use of body-worn cameras by the police when they engage in operations.

Ms. Gullota said the use of body worn cameras will increase transparency.

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Efficiency Minister: Process to open bank account or register company to do business in Jamaica should not take more than 24 hours

Executive Director of Stand Up for Jamaica, Carla Gullotta has expressed concern about the number of police fatal shooting incidents since the start of the year.

According to the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) 88 people have died in alleged confrontations with the security forces since January.

INDECOM said of that number, 12 occurred since the start of April.

Speaking with IRIE FM News last evening, Ms. Gullotta said fatal shootings have been a concern since last year, when the highest number of fatal shootings were recorded in a single year.

She again highlighted the need for the use of body-worn cameras by the police when they engage in operations.

Ms. Gullota said the use of body worn cameras will increase transparency.

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Executive Director of Stand Up for Jamaica, Carla Gullotta has expressed concern about the number of police fatal shooting incidents since the start of the year.

According to the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) 88 people have died in alleged confrontations with the security forces since January.

INDECOM said of that number, 12 occurred since the start of April.

Speaking with IRIE FM News last evening, Ms. Gullotta said fatal shootings have been a concern since last year, when the highest number of fatal shootings were recorded in a single year.

She again highlighted the need for the use of body-worn cameras by the police when they engage in operations.

Ms. Gullota said the use of body worn cameras will increase transparency.

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Executive Director of Stand Up for Jamaica, Carla Gullotta has expressed concern about the number of police fatal shooting incidents since the start of the year.

According to the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) 88 people have died in alleged confrontations with the security forces since January.

INDECOM said of that number, 12 occurred since the start of April.

Speaking with IRIE FM News last evening, Ms. Gullotta said fatal shootings have been a concern since last year, when the highest number of fatal shootings were recorded in a single year.

She again highlighted the need for the use of body-worn cameras by the police when they engage in operations.

Ms. Gullota said the use of body worn cameras will increase transparency.

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PM Holness says work has started on US$81 million Port Antonio Bypass

Executive Director of Stand Up for Jamaica, Carla Gullotta has expressed concern about the number of police fatal shooting incidents since the start of the year.

According to the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) 88 people have died in alleged confrontations with the security forces since January.

INDECOM said of that number, 12 occurred since the start of April.

Speaking with IRIE FM News last evening, Ms. Gullotta said fatal shootings have been a concern since last year, when the highest number of fatal shootings were recorded in a single year.

She again highlighted the need for the use of body-worn cameras by the police when they engage in operations.

Ms. Gullota said the use of body worn cameras will increase transparency.

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