JFJ says urgent action needed to address surge in fatal shootings

Urgent action is needed to address the surge in fatal shootings by the security forces, as these cannot be allowed to continue unchecked.

That declaration was made by human rights lobby group Jamaicans For Justice, (JFJ).

Executive Director Mikel Jackson has again stressed the need for the use of body worn cameras.

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 in the same period last year.

Ms. Jackson said this year’s figure is alarming.

Ms. Jackson lamented that there is a possibility that by the end of this year, the fatal shootings victims tally could surpass 250.

She wants the Police High Command to give a timeline for implementation of the support system for the body worn cameras.


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PIOJ monitoring US policy changes impacting trade, immigration and foreign aid in Jamaica

Urgent action is needed to address the surge in fatal shootings by the security forces, as these cannot be allowed to continue unchecked.

That declaration was made by human rights lobby group Jamaicans For Justice, (JFJ).

Executive Director Mikel Jackson has again stressed the need for the use of body worn cameras.

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 in the same period last year.

Ms. Jackson said this year’s figure is alarming.

Ms. Jackson lamented that there is a possibility that by the end of this year, the fatal shootings victims tally could surpass 250.

She wants the Police High Command to give a timeline for implementation of the support system for the body worn cameras.


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The union representing JUTC inspectors issue 72-hour strike notice over breach of agreement

Urgent action is needed to address the surge in fatal shootings by the security forces, as these cannot be allowed to continue unchecked.

That declaration was made by human rights lobby group Jamaicans For Justice, (JFJ).

Executive Director Mikel Jackson has again stressed the need for the use of body worn cameras.

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 in the same period last year.

Ms. Jackson said this year’s figure is alarming.

Ms. Jackson lamented that there is a possibility that by the end of this year, the fatal shootings victims tally could surpass 250.

She wants the Police High Command to give a timeline for implementation of the support system for the body worn cameras.


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PIOJ says Jamaica is not in a recession

Urgent action is needed to address the surge in fatal shootings by the security forces, as these cannot be allowed to continue unchecked.

That declaration was made by human rights lobby group Jamaicans For Justice, (JFJ).

Executive Director Mikel Jackson has again stressed the need for the use of body worn cameras.

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 in the same period last year.

Ms. Jackson said this year’s figure is alarming.

Ms. Jackson lamented that there is a possibility that by the end of this year, the fatal shootings victims tally could surpass 250.

She wants the Police High Command to give a timeline for implementation of the support system for the body worn cameras.


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Security forces urged to deploy more female officers with teams carrying out anti-gang operations

Urgent action is needed to address the surge in fatal shootings by the security forces, as these cannot be allowed to continue unchecked.

That declaration was made by human rights lobby group Jamaicans For Justice, (JFJ).

Executive Director Mikel Jackson has again stressed the need for the use of body worn cameras.

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 in the same period last year.

Ms. Jackson said this year’s figure is alarming.

Ms. Jackson lamented that there is a possibility that by the end of this year, the fatal shootings victims tally could surpass 250.

She wants the Police High Command to give a timeline for implementation of the support system for the body worn cameras.


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550 housing solutions to be provided for Grand Palladium staff

Urgent action is needed to address the surge in fatal shootings by the security forces, as these cannot be allowed to continue unchecked.

That declaration was made by human rights lobby group Jamaicans For Justice, (JFJ).

Executive Director Mikel Jackson has again stressed the need for the use of body worn cameras.

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 in the same period last year.

Ms. Jackson said this year’s figure is alarming.

Ms. Jackson lamented that there is a possibility that by the end of this year, the fatal shootings victims tally could surpass 250.

She wants the Police High Command to give a timeline for implementation of the support system for the body worn cameras.


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Meeting about Portmore’s parish status descended into chaos, last evening

Urgent action is needed to address the surge in fatal shootings by the security forces, as these cannot be allowed to continue unchecked.

That declaration was made by human rights lobby group Jamaicans For Justice, (JFJ).

Executive Director Mikel Jackson has again stressed the need for the use of body worn cameras.

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 in the same period last year.

Ms. Jackson said this year’s figure is alarming.

Ms. Jackson lamented that there is a possibility that by the end of this year, the fatal shootings victims tally could surpass 250.

She wants the Police High Command to give a timeline for implementation of the support system for the body worn cameras.


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Vaz to seek assistance from police and soldiers for JUTC in event of future service disruptions  

Urgent action is needed to address the surge in fatal shootings by the security forces, as these cannot be allowed to continue unchecked.

That declaration was made by human rights lobby group Jamaicans For Justice, (JFJ).

Executive Director Mikel Jackson has again stressed the need for the use of body worn cameras.

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 in the same period last year.

Ms. Jackson said this year’s figure is alarming.

Ms. Jackson lamented that there is a possibility that by the end of this year, the fatal shootings victims tally could surpass 250.

She wants the Police High Command to give a timeline for implementation of the support system for the body worn cameras.


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Expansion of Grand Palladium resort in Hanover to provide about 7,000 employment opportunities

Urgent action is needed to address the surge in fatal shootings by the security forces, as these cannot be allowed to continue unchecked.

That declaration was made by human rights lobby group Jamaicans For Justice, (JFJ).

Executive Director Mikel Jackson has again stressed the need for the use of body worn cameras.

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 in the same period last year.

Ms. Jackson said this year’s figure is alarming.

Ms. Jackson lamented that there is a possibility that by the end of this year, the fatal shootings victims tally could surpass 250.

She wants the Police High Command to give a timeline for implementation of the support system for the body worn cameras.


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PM Holness says good economic management resulted in new budget’s reduced provision for principal debt repayment

Urgent action is needed to address the surge in fatal shootings by the security forces, as these cannot be allowed to continue unchecked.

That declaration was made by human rights lobby group Jamaicans For Justice, (JFJ).

Executive Director Mikel Jackson has again stressed the need for the use of body worn cameras.

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 in the same period last year.

Ms. Jackson said this year’s figure is alarming.

Ms. Jackson lamented that there is a possibility that by the end of this year, the fatal shootings victims tally could surpass 250.

She wants the Police High Command to give a timeline for implementation of the support system for the body worn cameras.


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