Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) accountable for Space One, Glenford Miller, has described the four-day Jamaica Constabulary Power (JCF) ‘Transformations – Individuals, High quality and Know-how Expo 2.0’, held June 19-22 at Montego Bay Group Faculty in St. James – as a convincing success.
ACP Miller advised JIS Information that the Expo’s success was particularly evident in its engagement with younger folks throughout the area.
He highlighted the robust turnout of scholars, a lot of whom expressed real curiosity in studying concerning the JCF’s operations and exploring potential careers throughout the organisation.
ACP Miller additionally expressed enthusiasm concerning the robust turnout, underscoring the significance of early engagement with youth as a basis for constructing a safer, extra resilient Jamaica.
He emphasised that youth engagement is a cornerstone of the JCF’s strategic method to each recruitment and neighborhood relations, reflecting the Power’s dedication to long-term public security and inclusive nationwide growth.
“Through the years, now we have realised {that a} vital variety of our recruits come from excessive faculties. Our recruitment officers often go to faculties, ranging from fifth kind, to introduce college students to policing as a viable profession path earlier than they even graduate. Those that meet the mandatory necessities and go the requisite assessments can then be part of the Power as valued members,” the Senior Officer said.
ACP Miller defined that the aim of the proactive recruitment technique is to domesticate a pipeline of well-prepared younger people, motivated to serve their communities.
He famous that many of those recruits have since made significant contributions throughout the JCF, underscoring the essential function of early engagement in shaping the way forward for regulation enforcement in Jamaica.
ACP Miller famous that past its recruitment focus, the Expo offered a precious platform for the broader public to achieve first-hand perception into the JCF’s evolving operations, strategic priorities, and dedication to transparency.
“The occasion was… additionally about informing and provoking our residents. They obtained to see, first-hand, the technological developments and revolutionary methods the Police are utilizing to fight crime successfully,” he indicated.
The Space One Chief identified that the mixing of cutting-edge expertise, reminiscent of Synthetic Intelligence (AI)-powered instruments, real-time knowledge methods, and digital enforcement platforms, has been instrumental within the JCF’s current operational successes.
“It’s not simply by luck or prayer that we’re seeing a discount in crime charges. Our onerous work, dedication, and technological capability have been pivotal. We’re proud to say that our clear-up price is now nicely above 60 per cent, presumably the very best within the Caribbean,” ACP Miller said.
The Expo, now in its second staging, brings collectively Jamaica’s prime police management, alongside authorities officers, enterprise leaders, civil society organisations, and members of the general public.
“The first goal is to deepen public understanding of how management, expertise, and people-centred methods are driving the transformation of policing throughout Jamaica,” he added.
As a part of the Expo’s actions, attendees witnessed demonstrations of superior crime-fighting instruments, engaged straight with officers, and took part in interactive periods that highlighted the JCF’s dedication to modernisation and neighborhood service.
“This Expo was… about greater than showcasing expertise. It was about constructing belief, inspiring our youth, and demonstrating that the JCF is dedicated to serving with integrity, innovation, and excellence. We would like our younger folks to see policing as a noble occupation and a pathway to creating a significant distinction in Jamaica’s future.” ACP Miller mentioned.
