Police Commissioner says JFJ’s calls for reduction in fatal shootings should be directed at criminals 

Police Commissioner Dr. Kevin Blake has suggested that calls for there to be fewer fatal shootings involving lawmen, should be directed at the criminals who challenge the police.

He was reacting to comments by human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice, JFJ.

Yesterday, the JFJ called for urgent action to address the surge in fatal shootings by the security forces.

According to the JFJ, 50 people have been fatally shot by members of the security forces since the start of the year.

This is 31 more than what was recorded in the corresponding period, last year. 

JFJ Executive Director Mikel Jackson had said this year’s figure is alarming.

In response, Dr. Blake urged the JFJ to be more responsible in its pronouncements, noting that criminals should be warned against challenging the police.

Dr. Blake said the Constabulary force will not relent in its efforts to protect law abiding citizens.

Noting that these incidents also affect the force’s members, Dr. Blake called on the JFJ to show that it cares about the welfare of law-abiding citizens.

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10 motorcyclists killed in crashes since the start of the year

Police Commissioner Dr. Kevin Blake has suggested that calls for there to be fewer fatal shootings involving lawmen, should be directed at the criminals who challenge the police.

He was reacting to comments by human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice, JFJ.

Yesterday, the JFJ called for urgent action to address the surge in fatal shootings by the security forces.

According to the JFJ, 50 people have been fatally shot by members of the security forces since the start of the year.

This is 31 more than what was recorded in the corresponding period, last year. 

JFJ Executive Director Mikel Jackson had said this year’s figure is alarming.

In response, Dr. Blake urged the JFJ to be more responsible in its pronouncements, noting that criminals should be warned against challenging the police.

Dr. Blake said the Constabulary force will not relent in its efforts to protect law abiding citizens.

Noting that these incidents also affect the force’s members, Dr. Blake called on the JFJ to show that it cares about the welfare of law-abiding citizens.

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Ex police woman suspected to have committed suicide identified

Police Commissioner Dr. Kevin Blake has suggested that calls for there to be fewer fatal shootings involving lawmen, should be directed at the criminals who challenge the police.

He was reacting to comments by human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice, JFJ.

Yesterday, the JFJ called for urgent action to address the surge in fatal shootings by the security forces.

According to the JFJ, 50 people have been fatally shot by members of the security forces since the start of the year.

This is 31 more than what was recorded in the corresponding period, last year. 

JFJ Executive Director Mikel Jackson had said this year’s figure is alarming.

In response, Dr. Blake urged the JFJ to be more responsible in its pronouncements, noting that criminals should be warned against challenging the police.

Dr. Blake said the Constabulary force will not relent in its efforts to protect law abiding citizens.

Noting that these incidents also affect the force’s members, Dr. Blake called on the JFJ to show that it cares about the welfare of law-abiding citizens.

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Charges to be laid following massive gun and ammunition seizure at Newport West

Police Commissioner Dr. Kevin Blake has suggested that calls for there to be fewer fatal shootings involving lawmen, should be directed at the criminals who challenge the police.

He was reacting to comments by human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice, JFJ.

Yesterday, the JFJ called for urgent action to address the surge in fatal shootings by the security forces.

According to the JFJ, 50 people have been fatally shot by members of the security forces since the start of the year.

This is 31 more than what was recorded in the corresponding period, last year. 

JFJ Executive Director Mikel Jackson had said this year’s figure is alarming.

In response, Dr. Blake urged the JFJ to be more responsible in its pronouncements, noting that criminals should be warned against challenging the police.

Dr. Blake said the Constabulary force will not relent in its efforts to protect law abiding citizens.

Noting that these incidents also affect the force’s members, Dr. Blake called on the JFJ to show that it cares about the welfare of law-abiding citizens.

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Morris-Dixon comments on George Wright’s re-admission to the JLP; says gov’t cares about women’s welfare

Police Commissioner Dr. Kevin Blake has suggested that calls for there to be fewer fatal shootings involving lawmen, should be directed at the criminals who challenge the police.

He was reacting to comments by human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice, JFJ.

Yesterday, the JFJ called for urgent action to address the surge in fatal shootings by the security forces.

According to the JFJ, 50 people have been fatally shot by members of the security forces since the start of the year.

This is 31 more than what was recorded in the corresponding period, last year. 

JFJ Executive Director Mikel Jackson had said this year’s figure is alarming.

In response, Dr. Blake urged the JFJ to be more responsible in its pronouncements, noting that criminals should be warned against challenging the police.

Dr. Blake said the Constabulary force will not relent in its efforts to protect law abiding citizens.

Noting that these incidents also affect the force’s members, Dr. Blake called on the JFJ to show that it cares about the welfare of law-abiding citizens.

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UTASA contemplating industrial action due to delayed wage implementations

Police Commissioner Dr. Kevin Blake has suggested that calls for there to be fewer fatal shootings involving lawmen, should be directed at the criminals who challenge the police.

He was reacting to comments by human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice, JFJ.

Yesterday, the JFJ called for urgent action to address the surge in fatal shootings by the security forces.

According to the JFJ, 50 people have been fatally shot by members of the security forces since the start of the year.

This is 31 more than what was recorded in the corresponding period, last year. 

JFJ Executive Director Mikel Jackson had said this year’s figure is alarming.

In response, Dr. Blake urged the JFJ to be more responsible in its pronouncements, noting that criminals should be warned against challenging the police.

Dr. Blake said the Constabulary force will not relent in its efforts to protect law abiding citizens.

Noting that these incidents also affect the force’s members, Dr. Blake called on the JFJ to show that it cares about the welfare of law-abiding citizens.

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Agriculture Ministry allocates $134M for farm aid during dry period

Police Commissioner Dr. Kevin Blake has suggested that calls for there to be fewer fatal shootings involving lawmen, should be directed at the criminals who challenge the police.

He was reacting to comments by human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice, JFJ.

Yesterday, the JFJ called for urgent action to address the surge in fatal shootings by the security forces.

According to the JFJ, 50 people have been fatally shot by members of the security forces since the start of the year.

This is 31 more than what was recorded in the corresponding period, last year. 

JFJ Executive Director Mikel Jackson had said this year’s figure is alarming.

In response, Dr. Blake urged the JFJ to be more responsible in its pronouncements, noting that criminals should be warned against challenging the police.

Dr. Blake said the Constabulary force will not relent in its efforts to protect law abiding citizens.

Noting that these incidents also affect the force’s members, Dr. Blake called on the JFJ to show that it cares about the welfare of law-abiding citizens.

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Wanted man fatally shot by police in Spanish Town 

Police Commissioner Dr. Kevin Blake has suggested that calls for there to be fewer fatal shootings involving lawmen, should be directed at the criminals who challenge the police.

He was reacting to comments by human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice, JFJ.

Yesterday, the JFJ called for urgent action to address the surge in fatal shootings by the security forces.

According to the JFJ, 50 people have been fatally shot by members of the security forces since the start of the year.

This is 31 more than what was recorded in the corresponding period, last year. 

JFJ Executive Director Mikel Jackson had said this year’s figure is alarming.

In response, Dr. Blake urged the JFJ to be more responsible in its pronouncements, noting that criminals should be warned against challenging the police.

Dr. Blake said the Constabulary force will not relent in its efforts to protect law abiding citizens.

Noting that these incidents also affect the force’s members, Dr. Blake called on the JFJ to show that it cares about the welfare of law-abiding citizens.

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Political commentator says PNP is not in a position to criticize the JLP’s decision to reinstate George Wright

Police Commissioner Dr. Kevin Blake has suggested that calls for there to be fewer fatal shootings involving lawmen, should be directed at the criminals who challenge the police.

He was reacting to comments by human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice, JFJ.

Yesterday, the JFJ called for urgent action to address the surge in fatal shootings by the security forces.

According to the JFJ, 50 people have been fatally shot by members of the security forces since the start of the year.

This is 31 more than what was recorded in the corresponding period, last year. 

JFJ Executive Director Mikel Jackson had said this year’s figure is alarming.

In response, Dr. Blake urged the JFJ to be more responsible in its pronouncements, noting that criminals should be warned against challenging the police.

Dr. Blake said the Constabulary force will not relent in its efforts to protect law abiding citizens.

Noting that these incidents also affect the force’s members, Dr. Blake called on the JFJ to show that it cares about the welfare of law-abiding citizens.

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Tensions remain high between JLP and PNP councillors at the St.Catherine Municipal Corporation

Police Commissioner Dr. Kevin Blake has suggested that calls for there to be fewer fatal shootings involving lawmen, should be directed at the criminals who challenge the police.

He was reacting to comments by human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice, JFJ.

Yesterday, the JFJ called for urgent action to address the surge in fatal shootings by the security forces.

According to the JFJ, 50 people have been fatally shot by members of the security forces since the start of the year.

This is 31 more than what was recorded in the corresponding period, last year. 

JFJ Executive Director Mikel Jackson had said this year’s figure is alarming.

In response, Dr. Blake urged the JFJ to be more responsible in its pronouncements, noting that criminals should be warned against challenging the police.

Dr. Blake said the Constabulary force will not relent in its efforts to protect law abiding citizens.

Noting that these incidents also affect the force’s members, Dr. Blake called on the JFJ to show that it cares about the welfare of law-abiding citizens.

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