Force Orders 3397A dated 2012-07-12.pdf - Jamaica Constabulary ...

JAMAICA CONSTABULARY FORCE ORDERS 

‘We Serve’ 

‘We Protect’ 

‘We Reassure’ 

PART I - ADMINISTRATION AND NOTIFICATIONS 

12 TH JULY, 2012 SERIAL NO. 3397 

Sub. No. 1 

CHANNEL OF COMMUNICATION FOR COMPLAINTS OF MEMBERS 

Force Orders No. 3347 Part I Sub. No. 6 dated 2011-07-28 is republished for general information 

and strict compliance. 

In recent times there has been a proliferation in the number of instances in which members of 

the force have sent letters directly to the Commissioner of Police, Ministers of Government, 

members of the Judiciary, Head of Government Departments and Private Organizations etc. 

thereby ignoring the proper channel of communication as laid down in the Book of Rules for 

the guidance and general direction of the JCF (1988). 

Rule 3.8 reads thus, 

Any member who has a just cause or complaint shall make a written statement thereof 

and send it through his Sub-Officer to his Commanding Officer who will transmit the 

complaint (if it is beyond his power to deal with it) to the Commissioner of Police, 

adding any observation or explanations which he himself may have made thereof. 

Members of the Force must desist from communicating directly with the above named 

grouping and are required to observe the Official Channel of Communication. Any breach of 

this directive will be met with the appropriate sanction. 

Area, Branch and Divisional Commanders must ensure that this sub-head forms the subject of 

lectures for the next three (3) months. 

Sub. No. 2 

ARBITRARY SEIZURE OF PRIVATELY OWNED AND OPERATED PICK-UPS AND 

SUV’S FOR NO-CARRIERS LICENCE 

Force Orders No. 3392 Part I Sub. No. 1 dated 2012-06-07 is republished for general information 

and guidance. 

The practice of the police to arbitrarily seize privately owned and operated pick-ups 

and SUV’s for no carriers licence have led to mounting complaints against the police. 

Persons returning from the airports with suitcases belonging to themselves or their 

families have had their vehicles seized for not having carriers’ licences. 

There are also occasions when persons have gone to the hardware store to purchase 

hardware items such as lumber and cement for their private use and they too have had 

their vehicles seized for not having a carriers’ licence. 

In light of the mounting complaints against the police, who are carrying out this 

practice, the arbitrary seizure should cease with immediate effect. Before a seizure is 

made for this offence, the police should first satisfy themselves that the operators of 

such vehicles are operating for hire and/or reward and in breach of the road traffic act. 

Commanding Officers should make this the subject of lectures for the next six (6) weeks. 

Sub. No. 3 

REMINDER – RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE JAMAICA CONSTABULARY FORCE’S 

POLICE DRIVING SCHOOL 

Force Orders No. 3266 Part I Sub. No. 1 dated 2010-01-07 is hereby republished for general 

information and guidance of members. 

Consistent with the thrust of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Reform and Modernization 

programme to build capacity and improve institutional efficiency, the Police Driving School is 

being re-organized and decentralized. The new structure will be as under: 

/ A. The Central………………………………… 

Any citizen making a report at any police station must be issued 

with a receipt by the police officer taking the report.

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FORCE ORDERS (CONT’D) 



POLICE DRIVING SCHOOL 

A. The Central Driving School (CEDRIS): 

The CEDRIS will be established under the Transport and Repairs Division. 

The main functions of the Central Driving School (CEDRIS) are: 

i. To be responsible to qualify drivers for Areas 4 & 5 and all corporate area branches, 

divisions and sections and the ISCF. 

ii. To constantly review and improve the process of qualifying drivers for the Force 

iii. To be responsible for training and certifying driving instructors for the Force 

iv. To make representation to ensure that the CEDRIS has a reliable fleet of service 

vehicles and adequate training equipment to conduct driving activities. 

v. To ensure that all driving instructors at all times embrace the vision, mission and 

values of the driving school 

vi. To maintain a central data-base of training programmes conducted across all areas 

and make bi-monthly returns to the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Training 

Branch 

vii. To make recommendations regarding necessary changes in Force policies and 

procedures regarding the use, care and operation of force vehicles. 

B. Area Police Driving School (APODS): 

Driving Schools will be established; one each, in Areas 1, 2, and 3. The principal 

instructor at each APODS, will report directly to the Area Training Officer but maintain 

occasional liaison with the Central Driving School on pertinent issues 

The main functions of the Area Police Driving Schools are: 

i. To assess and qualify drivers for all formations in their respective police areas. 

ii. To support the constant reviewing of the processes and procedures to qualifying 

drivers for the JCF 

iii. Make representation to ensure that a reliable fleet of service vehicles and training 

equipment are available to conduct driving activities. 

iv. Ensure that all driving instructors at all times embrace the vision, mission and 

values of the driving school 

v. Maintain a local data-base of qualifying programmes and make monthly returns to 

the CEDRIS 

vi. Make recommendations regarding necessary changes in Force policies and 

procedures regarding the use, care and operation of force vehicles and the practices 

of force drivers. 

Staff Establishment 

a) The CEDRIS will comprise a staff of: 

Commanding Officer: 

Chief Instructor: 

Driving Instructors: 

(1) Deputy Superintendent of Police 

(2) An Inspector 

(3) (16 sergeants) (corporals)(constables) 

The Deputy Superintendent in charge CEDRIS will report directly to the Fleet 

Manager, Transport and Repairs Division. 

b) Each APODS will comprise a staff of: 

Chief Instructor: 

Driving Instructors: 

An Inspector 

4 (sergeants)(corporals)(constables) 

/ Rigid selection………………………… 



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POLICE DRIVING SCHOOL (CONT’D) 

Rigid selection criteria will be applied in selecting staff for the driving schools as 

driving instructors must be members who: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are at least qualified “B Class” force drivers with at least 5 years driving 

experience 

have impeccable disciplinary records 

have outstanding driving records 

must demonstrate the ability and capacity to absorb advanced training 

must demonstrate a high level of physical, mental and emotional agility 

must demonstrate good oral and written communication skills 

must demonstrate good people skills 

must be able to work long hours 

must be able to plan, design, and deliver lessons using a wide range of training 

methodology. 

must be able to give feedback to students and produce clear and concise written 

reports. 

Focus of Qualifying Training 

The new driver qualifying program will consist of a two part screening process to determine 

the potential and ability of members. This will be followed by a period of class room instruction 

and driving practices conducted only to address gaps discovered among qualifiers who clearly 

are potential drivers. 

The Screening Tests: 

The screening test will consist of: 

(a) 

(b) 

A written test of drivers’ knowledge of the road code and Force policy and 

procedures regarding the use and care of service vehicles; 

A practical driving test to determine their true levels of competencies and the 

gaps to be filled. 

Personnel who satisfy (a) and (b) above must thereafter undergo classroom and practical 

driving activities to address knowledge gaps and weaknesses in driving habits. 

Others who fail the screening test will be advised to upgrade their knowledge and driving 

skills through private tuition and thereafter re-apply for the qualifying course. 

The New Driving Course 

The Classroom Instruction will include mandatory lessons in: Daily Maintenance, 

maintenance of the log book, driving and maintenance of vehicles fitted with automatic 

transmission, gear changing, braking system, procedures to be observed by drivers when 

vehicles develop defects and when involved in accidents, vehicle cooling system, concentration, 

road observation and the driver’s reaction time and hallmark of the expert driver. Aspects of 

the road code and force policy regarding the use and care of service vehicles may be included 

to address knowledge gaps. 

The Practical Driving activities will include defensive driving, patrol procedures, operation of 

police vehicles on the public roads, use of the siren, use of the flasher, use of the PA system, 

procedure to be followed when handing over and taking over service vehicles, safe driving 

practices, patrol speed, driving on wet/slippery road surfaces, off road driving, driving on 

highways, driving through towns and villages and silence zones. 



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Sub. No 4 

REMINDER - ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS 

Force Orders No. 3295 Part I Sub. No. 2 dated 2012-06-28 is hereby republishe for general 

information and compliance. 

The stipulations of the Book of Rules of the Jamaica Constabulary Force and the Ethics and 

Integrity Policy of the Jamaica Constabulary Force relative to the acceptance of gifts are hereby 

re-published for general information:- 

Rule 3.17 (Book of Rules) 

“Members are forbidden from soliciting or accepting presents (other than the ordinary 

gifts from personal friends) whether in the form of money, goods, free or reduced 

passages, or other personal benefits, and from giving such present”. 

Section 9:12 Gifts or Benefits 

Members shall not use their authority or position for financial gain, for obtaining or 

granting privileges or favours not otherwise available to them or others except as a 

private citizen. 

Members are encouraged to interact with the community in their daily duties and at 

times free or discounted food, alcohol, goods or services will be offered. However, gifts 

or benefits should not be accepted from any person or business unless objective 

assessment of the circumstances surrounding the giving of the gift or benefit indicates 

that no favour is expected and that no inference of improper association could be drawn 

by a reasonable person. Money or goods that can be readily exchanged for money will 

not be accepted. Some of these offers may be made in appreciation of work performed by 

members of the JCF and are made as a genuine expression of good will or in the course 

of a business marketing promotion. Members shall not directly or indirectly solicit 

such offers. You must not directly or indirectly solicit or demand from any person or 

business a reward, commission (‘kickback’), loan, favour or other advantage or 

consideration. 

Members shall report any unsolicited gifts, gratuities, or other items of value that they 

receive and shall provide a full report of the circumstances of their receipt if directed. 

In circumstances, where offers are made to formations, approval is to be sought from the 

Ministry of National Security through the Police High Command. 

If approval is given, then the items(s) is/are to be inventorised as items on the inventory 

listings of the formation and must not be removed from the division/section. 

Sub. No. 5 

PASSING OUT PARADE, CERTIFICATE AND AWARDS CEREMONY – TRAINEE 

CONSTABLES 

A passing-out parade, certificate and awards ceremony will be held for one hundred and 

seventy-seven (177) student constables at the Jamaica Police Academy, Twickenham Park, 

Spanish Town, St. Catherine on Friday, 2012-07-20 commencing at 9:30am. 

The parade will be held in the presence of Mr. Owen Ellington, CD, JP, Commissioner of Police. 

He will be the reviewing officer who will take the general salute and inspect the parade. 

Dr. Trevor Gardener, President, Northern Caribbean University, will deliver the keynote 

address. 

/ Officers…………………………………… 



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PASSING OUT PARADE, CERTIFICATE AND AWARDS CEREMONY – TRAINEE 

CONSTABLES (CONT’D) 

Officers, Inspectors and other ranks of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Island Special 

Constabulary Force and Rural Police who are not on duty are invited to attend with their 

spouses. 

DRESS: Officers and Inspectors No. 2 Terelyne 

Other Ranks 

Plain Clothes 

Members of the civil staff and relatives of graduands are also invited. 

All persons attending should be seated by 9:15am. 

Sub. No. 6 

REMINDER - TIMING FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FOR VACATION LEAVE 

AND DEPARTMENTAL LEAVE ABROAD 

There is an increasing tendency on the part of Commanding Officers to submit applications by 

members to proceed on vacation leave and departmental leave abroad rather belatedly and not 

in keeping with instructions previously published. 

This has had the effect of a significant number of members attending on the office of the 

Assistant Commissioner of Police, incharge Administration to enquire about the status of their 

leave applications. Consequently, members of staff of the Branch have had to routinely disrupt 

their tasks to treat with such situations which are counter-productive. 

Commanding Officers are hereby reminded of the instructions set out in Force Orders 2401 

Part I Sub. No. 2 dated 1993-06-10 which states:- 

“It has been brought to notice that many applications for vacation leave and 

departmental (short) leave abroad by members of the Force have been reaching Police 

Headquarters a few days before the effective date and after the effective date. 

In some cases, the registry and the general office of the Assistant Commissioner of 

Police, Administration are literally invaded by these applicants who want their 

applications dealt with immediately. 

This practice creates extra work for the staff at these offices who quite justifiably, are 

complaining. 

With effect from the date of this Order, except in cases of emergency, all applications 

for vacation leave abroad must reach Police Headquarters not less than two (2) months 

before the commencement date and for departmental (short) leave abroad, one (1) 

month”. 

In this regard, queries from members regarding the status of their leave application are to be 

directed only to the Registry Section of the Personnel Division and not to the general office of 

the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Administration Branch since applications submitted in 

keeping with the above instructions above will be duly processed and forwarded to the 

Registry for dispatching to Divisions/Formations. 

Sub. No. 7 

REMINDER - VACATION AND DEPARTMENTAL LEAVE ABROAD 

Below is an extract from Force Orders No. 2401 Part I Sub. No. 2 dated 1993-06-10, for general 

information and strict compliance. 

With effect from the date of this Order, except in cases of emergency, all application for 

vacation leave abroad must reach Police Headquarters not less than two (2) months before the 

commencement date and for departmental (short) leave abroad, one (1) month. 

/ Sub. No. 8…………………………….. 



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Sub. No. 8 

REMINDER - MANAGEMENT OF VACATION LEAVE 

Force Orders No. 3331 Part I Sub. No. 3 dated 2009-06-18 is republished for general information 

and strict compliance. 

There are too many instances where members are being denied leave and in some instances, for 

periods exceeding four (4) years. Given the need to provide periodic relief from the stressors 

associated with policing in a challenging environment and in light of the budgetary 

constraints, Commanding Officers are therefore, with immediate effect, to take steps to 

manage the grant of vacation leave to members in a manner that will:- 

(1) Ensure the grant of a quantum of vacation leave once every twelve months and in the 

event of exigencies of service such as the calling of general elections in a particular 

year, at least once every twenty-four (24) months; and 

(2) Ensure that priority is given to the granting of vacation leave to members with the 

most accumulated vacation leave thereby reducing/eliminating the need for request(s) 

for payment in lieu of vacation leave. 

Requests for payment in lieu of vacation leave will only be countenanced in situations where 

the exigencies of the service have been clearly established and not based on frivolous reasons 

advanced by Commanding Officers. 

Area, Branch, Division and Section Commanders are to submit to Assistant Commissioner of 

Police in charge Administration by May 10, 2012 a return of members of the rank of 

Constables to Inspectors who have not been granted vacation leave for a period of three (3) 

years or more and indicate the projected period when such members will be so facilitated. 

Sub. No. 9 

REMINDER - SELECTION PROCEDURE FOR PROMOTION 2012 – WRITTEN 

EXAMINATIONS 

The written examinations which commenced on Wednesday June 27, 2012 will be held at Area 

Centres under one roof where practicable. The address of each Area Centre for the remaining 

written exercises are as under: 

Ranks Areas Date Venue 

Area 1 

Montego Bay Community 

College, Alice Eldermire 

Drive, Montego Bay, St. 

James 

Area 2 

St. Mary High School 

Area 3 

DeCarteret College, 

Woodlawn Road, 

Mandeville, Manchester 

Inspector 

Qualifying 

Sergeant 

Qualifying 

Areas 4 & 5, Training 

Branch and Jamaica 

Police Academy 

All Branches, No.- 

Geographic Divisions, 

Sections and 

Formations in the 

Corporate Area 

Area 1 

Tuesday 

31-July-2012 

Tuesday 

14-August 2012 

Meadowbrook High 

School 

Jamaica College, 189 Old 

Hope Road, Kingston 6 



Drive, Montego Bay, St. 

James 



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REMINDER - SELECTION PROCEDURE FOR PROMOTION 2012 – WRITTEN 

EXAMINATIONS (CONT’D) 

Sergeant 

Qualifying 

(Cont’d) 

Corporal 

Qualifying 

Corporal 

Qualifying 

Area 2 

Area 3 

Areas 4 & 5, Training 



All Branches, Non- 


Sections and 



Area 1 

Area 2 

Area 3 

Area 4 

Area 5, Training 





Sections and 



Area 1 

Area 2 

Area 3 

Area 4 

Area 5, Training 





Sections and 



Friday 

10-August-2012 

MATHEMATICS 

& ENGLISH 

Thursday 

16-August-2012 

LAWS & POLICE 

PROCEDURES 






School 





Drive, Montego Bay, 

St. James 





Abe Issa Auditorium, 

St. Georges College, 

Winchester Park, North 

Street, Kingston 


School 





Drive, Montego Bay, 

St. James 





Abe Issa Auditorium, 

St. Georges College, 

Winchester Park, North 

Street, Kingston 


School 



/ Sub. No. 10……………………………………. 



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Sub. No. 10 REMINDER - SELECTION PROCEDURE FOR PROMOTION 2012 

Revised Dates Assessment Centre - Deputy Superintendent Qualifying 

The procedure to select suitably qualified members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force for 

promotion for the following ranks is set out hereunder with changes to the dates for the 

assessment centre for deputy superintendent qualifying: 

Ranks Date Nature of Examination 

DSP Qualifying 

July 23-27 and July 

30-31, 2012 Assessment Centre 

August 8-9 and 13- 

16, 2012 Interviews 

Inspector Qualifying July 31, 2012 Written 

Sergeant Qualifying August 14, 2012 Written 

Corporal Qualifying August 10, 2012 Mathematics and English 

August 16, 2012 Laws & Police Procedures 

Sub. No. 11 

COMMUNITY-BASED CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME 

The Jamaica Constabulary Force is providing on-line certificate in Community-Based Policing 

and invites applications from members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Island Special 

Constabulary Force and Rural Police to pursue this course of study. This course is of no 

financial cost to local participants and will be offered in modules as set out hereunder: 

Module 1: 

Module 2: 

Introduction to Community Policing CRMJ0100 

Community Policing Strategies for Caribbean Perspective CRMJ0201 

Each module is scheduled to run for twelve weeks. Course materials are available on-line. 

Participants are expected to participate in on-line group activities and interact with peers and 

group facilitators/e-tutors. 

Course objectives 

To provide participants/students with the necessary knowledge and skills to formulate 

strategies based on the philosophy of community policing and put into practice tactics 

based on its principles 

To provide participants/students with a tool box for institutionalizing community 

policing 

To provide participants/students with a practical and theoretical overview of the 

concept and philosophy of community policing from a local and international 

perspective 

To hone problem-solving skills of participants/students. 

Module 1: 

Introduction to Community Policy CRMJ0100 

This course explores the evolution, concept and philosophy of community policing. 

Participants will gain an insight into the various dimensions of Law Enforcement and the 

drivers of change as law enforcement evolves. Students will be introduced to some tools used 

in public safety and security as well as their role in maintaining a relatively safe environment. 

Course Content 

Three main eras of policing 

Contemporary Policing 

Community Structure 

The Criminal Justice System and the community 

Policing vulnerable and minority groups 

Community safety and security 

General principle and practices of community policing 



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COMMUNITY-BASED CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME (CONT’D) 

Module 2: 

Community Policing Strategies for the Caribbean Context CRMJ0201 

(3 Credits) 

This course will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to formulate 

strategies based on the philosophy of community-policing and put into practice tactics based on 

its principles. Participants will be provided with requisite competencies for the 

institutionalization of community-policing. 

Course Content 

Introduction to ethics 

Ethical decisions in community-policing 

Identifying and developing partnerships 

Collaborative problem-solving 

Crime prevention technique 

Crime pattern analysis 

Risk assessment 

Conflict resolution/mediation 

Establishing and maintaining neighbourhood watch groups 

Pre-requisites for the Module 2 

 

 

 

CXC English (pass) or the equivalent reading and writing essentials for tertiary-level 

study 

Involvement /interest in the criminal justice system 

Computer literacy 

Completion of this certificate programme will assist in the matriculation process to the 

baccalaureate programme at the University of the West Indies. 

N.B: All interested applicants should submit their application in writing no later than July 13, 

2012 to The Dean, c/o Jamaica Constabulary Staff College, Twickenham Park, St. Catherine. 

Sub. No. 12 ANNUAL POLICE YOUTH CLUB SUMMER CAMP – JULY 29 TO AUGUST 5, 2012 

The Community Safety and Security Branch will be hosting its Annual Police Youth Club 

Summer Camp from Sunday, July 29 to Sunday, August 5, 2012 at Bog Walk High School, 

St. Catherine. 

This project is one of the Branch’s crime prevention initiatives and will involve approximately 

three hundred (300) police youth club members drawn from across the island. Police personnel 

have been selected to supervise the camp. 

Participants of the camp are to report at the camp site on Sunday, July 29, 2012 for registration 

and accommodation. 

Sub. No. 13 

AUDITIONING - JAMAICA CONSTABULARY FORCE AND FRIENDS ISLANDWIDE 

SERIES OF CONCERTS 

The Jamaica Constabulary Force through the Community Safety and Security Branch will be 

hosting an islandwide series of concerts called The Jamaica Constabulary Force and Friends 

Concert Series. The theme for the concert will be Music! A Unifying Force. 

The concerts are intended to improve the relationship between the police, partners and the 

citizens as well as to show-case the various talents of members of the police force. 

/ In order…………………………………. 



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AUDITIONING - JAMAICA CONSTABULARY FORCE AND FRIENDS ISLANDWIDE 

SERIES OF CONCERTS (CONT’D) 

In order to ensure that we have the best on show, there will be a number of area auditions as 

follows: 

Area Date Timing Venue 

Area 3 Wednesday, July 25, 2012 10:00am – 6:00pm Mandeville Police Station 

Area 2 Tuesday, July 31, 2012 10:00am – 6:00pm Area 2 Headquarters 

Area 1 Tuesday, August 7, 2012 10:00am – 6:00pm Freeport Police Station 

Areas 4 & 5 Tuesday, August 14, 2012 10:00am – 6:00pm Ruthven Road 

For additional information, contact the Community Safety and Security Branch Headquarters at 

754 0600, 926 7559 or 929 0226. 

Sub. No. 14 

LETTERS OF APPRECIATION 

Attached to these Orders as Appendices ‘A’ to ‘H’ are letters of appreciation from the 

undermentioned for general information. 

‘A’ 

‘B’ 

‘C’ 

‘D’ 

‘E’ 

‘F’ 

Senator, Former Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, 

Mrs. Marlene Malahoo Forte. 

Ms. Alesia White, Manager, Pace Television Communication, People Art Culture 

Education, 83 Ward Avenue, Mandeville, Manchester. 

Mr. Criag Oates, Director of Loss Prevention, The Ritz-Carlton, Golf and Spa Resort, 

Rose Hall, St. James. 

Ms. Jacqueline Donaldson, Assistant Vice President, Human Resources, Sagicor Life 

Jamaica Limited, 28-48 Barbados Avenue, Kingston 5. 

Director, Criminal Investigation Training Institute, Jamaica Constabulary Staff College, 

Twickenham Park, St. Catherine. 

Mrs. Viviene Washington, Attorney-at-law, Suite 27, 10 South Avenue, Kingston 

Gardens, Kingston 4. 

Mr. Owen L. Ellington, CD, JP, M.Sc., B.Sc. 

Commissioner 

The Jamaica Constabulary Force 

Per: 

Mr. Baldwin C. Burey, M.Sc., Dip. HRM, pjsc 

Assistant Commissioner of Police 

(ADMINISTRATION BRANCH)

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