Suh the JCF has come up with a

[Lazie]

16-step anti-crime strategy. Did they really need to make it public? Shouldn't they have implemented it and surprise the wrongdoers?

[myYout]

Time fi covert operations inna dis ting yah yes, kah di overt ting nah wuk at all.

[Don1]

16-step anti-crime strategy. Did they really need to make it public? Shouldn't they have implemented it and surprise the wrongdoers?

[ReggaeMike]

16-step anti-crime strategy. Did they really need to make it public? Shouldn't they have implemented it and surprise the wrongdoers?

Well you know, if they don't then JFJ will be on dem case. Plus since people always saying that the JCF need to build trust dem trying a ting. We can't say they never told us though if our kids get caught in school over gang activity or we get caught over the speed limit or with expired documents on the roads:

The steps outlined in a statement from Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) included targeting gang activity in schools, covert anti-gang operations and more aggressive policing on the island's road network.

[Lazie]

Well you know, if they don't then JFJ will be on dem case. Plus since people always saying that the JCF need to build trust dem trying a ting. We can't say they never told us though if our kids get caught in school over gang activity or we get caught over the speed limit or with expired documents on the roads:

The "JFJ will be on dem case" really now? Last I checked the JFJ get on dem case when dem violate the rights of Jamaicans. Earning trust is one thing, making the thugs know what unuh gonna duh is another thing.

[ReggaeMike]

The "JFJ will be on dem case" really now? Last I checked the JFJ get on dem case when dem violate the rights of Jamaicans. Earning trust is one thing, making the thugs know what unuh gonna duh is another thing.

Yeah the JFJ is on their case admirably when they violate the rights of Jamaicans (I hate to think where we would be now if the JFJ didn't do that when JCF officers commit abuse). The JFJ is also on their case for procedure as well because they sometimes contend that some of the procedures of the JCF lead to abuse or leave open the way for abuse to be initiated. Hasn't the JFJ and other private sector bodies and individuals called on the JCF to be more open in the past? If so then wouldn't the JCF be criticized if they came up with a crime-plan but didn't tell anybody about it? Besides, even apart from the JCF, you know we Jamaicans in general can be fass at times.

[Lazie]

Yeah the JFJ is on their case admirably when they violate the rights of Jamaicans (I hate to think where we would be now if the JFJ didn't do that when JCF officers commit abuse). The JFJ is also on their case for procedure as well because they sometimes contend that some of the procedures of the JCF lead to abuse or leave open the way for abuse to be initiated. Hasn't the JFJ and other private sector bodies and individuals called on the JCF to be more open in the past? If so then wouldn't the JCF be criticized if they came up with a crime-plan but didn't tell anybody about it? Besides, even apart from the JCF, you know we Jamaicans in general can be fass at times.

All the police have to do is expect they don't want to give the thugs an idea of what they're doing. The JFJ and others wouldn't / shouldn't have a problem with that.

Now the thugs ago now get even more suspicious of any strange vehicle.

[ReggaeMike]

All the police have to do is expect they don't want to give the thugs an idea of what they're doing. The JFJ and others wouldn't / shouldn't have a problem with that.

Now the thugs ago now get even more suspicious of any strange vehicle.

True.

What the JCF should probably have done was to reveal key points related towards public trust. So just say they have a crime-plan and reveal the following points:

1. High visibility uniformed patrols and presence in communities and commercial areas to re-assure citizens while deterring criminal activities.

This is all about trust and we would see them anyway so it isn't like it would be a surprise.

3. Coordinated stop or search activities; vehicle check points and road blocks to disrupt criminals movements, while intercepting the movement of guns, drugs and stolen commodities.

Again, checkpoints are obvious so it wouldn't be a surprise and no danger in revealing this to build up trust.

4. Aggressive road policing and traffic law enforcement to reduce criminal activity on public transport, curtail breaches of the road traffic act and; reduce traffic accidents.

Same here. It also relates to road traffic violations and traffic accidents, so it is also about trust and building a proper society.

5. Operations in crime hotspots to reduce criminal violence, arson and intimidation.

This has been happening anyway and stating it should help build trust with those non-criminal citizens residing in these hotspots.

7. Expansion of community-based policing in stable communities to deliver consistent police services to citizens.

Another trust initiative.

8. Expansion of the School Safety Programme to reduce school violence, drug abuse and the influence of criminal gangs in schools.

Nothing wrong with revealing this. Merely expanding an already existing programme.

10. Re-active investigations aimed at improving cleared up rates for homicides, shootings, robbery, break-ins, larceny and sexual offences.

Helps build trust by increasing the conviction rate (hopefully anyway) for crimes.

11. Targeted policing to secure and boost confidence in critical sectors such as tourism; agriculture; construction, commerce and transportation.

12. Expansion of peace building partnerships in collaboration with the Peace Management Initiative; local authorities; community-based groups and Neighbourhood Watch schemes.

13. Expansion of the Police Youth Club and Mentorship programme aimed at diverting vulnerable young persons from involvement in criminal gang activities.

More trust based initiatives which should probably be revealed anyway to start the process of building of trust.

14. Nuisance Abatement programmes aimed at illegal vending; overnight parking; night noise control and; curtailing of 'hooligan behaviour'. This also includes the banning of some regularly staged dances and parties that disturb the peace and tranquility in communites.

Hmm...wouldn't reveal the part about banning the dances though since that is giving away a part of the plan that might best remain secret until they start the banning. Now well connected people will probably pull on their puppets to get the police off their cases before any bans are initiated.

16. A programme of nationally driver strategies have been rolled out to confront major crime challenges which transcend division boundaries and in some cases national borders. These include:
Counter-narcotics control strategy
National gun control programme
Anti-extortion strategy
Anti-kidnapping strategy
Praedial larceny prevention strategy
Pro-active investigation strategy
Stolen motor vehicle recovery strategy
Telephone fraud ('Lotto Scam') control strategy
Road policing and anti-crime strategy
Cyber crime strategy

[Mosiah]

when the jcf get serious about apprehending certain people instead of us having to wait for their extradition, unnu send come call mi.

[Don1]

16-step anti-crime strategy. Did they really need to make it public? Shouldn't they have implemented it and surprise the wrongdoers?

Another largely PR exercise to comfort the naive.

unnu nuh tiad fi hear bout crime plan an get unnu hopes up fi betta fi di past 40 year?? ah suh unnu head tuff??

Jamaica's crime problem is not solvable by police action... as desirable as effective policing is. The problem is political & sociological... case in point... Golding's support for criminal elements... even at the cost of national and international condemnation.

Time to begin to identify & fix the problem at the root...not the branches