Re: How would YOU reduce the murder/crime rate in Jamaica
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Gov't and security concerns
Published: Tuesday | November 3, 2009
The Editor, Sir:
Statements by Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Police Les Green and past Deputy Commissioner Mark Shields about the Jamaica Constabulary Force give us great cause for concern. If these statements are true, and there is no reason to doubt that they are, the problem of corruption in the ranks of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) seems to be far more rampant and widespread than many of us were willing to admit. These factors, coupled with the resignation of Police Commissioner Lewin, do not augur well for the state of security in our country.
Act with urgency
The Golding administration needs to act with urgency to tackle the deteriorating security situation. Failure to do so will eventually lead our country down the slippery slope of total and complete break-down of law and order.
I hereby submit the following suggestions for our Government to consider:
1. Deal expeditiously with all outstanding extradition requests.
2. Take steps to set up an elite, complementary force to the JCF (along the lines of the FBI) made up of persons outside the present JCF system with qualifications similar to those required for admission to the officer corps of the JDF. This force should be mandated to deal with the dismantling/dissolution of gangs, the problem of extortion and the problem of corruption in the JCF.
3. Make the necessary amendments to our system of judiciary to ensure expeditious handling of criminal cases.
4. Take steps to ensure members of the legal fraternity and the JCF are held accountable when cases are protracted because of failure to attend court sittings.
If we are to move forward and achieve our potential, Jamaicans of goodwill must come together and insist our politicians act in the best interest of our country at all times. The idea of the 'don' as a necessary evil must be eradicated from our psyche.
Jamaica is a beautiful country, full of potential, and people of goodwill must unite to ensure our country does not slip into chaos and become a failed state.
Re: How would YOU reduce the murder/crime rate in Jamaica
what about selling the gov't to Bill Gates, divide up the money, and let him deal wid it? Everybady I know that worked for him 20 yrs ago retired by age 40.
Re: How would YOU reduce the murder/crime rate in Jamaica
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Ellington has spent the last six months as the face of the police force on crime. Last week, he hosted members of the media at a briefing where he argued that the approximately 180 criminal gangs operating locally are behind the majority of the violence.
"If we are going to be successful at dealing with criminal gangs, we are going to have to use mechanisms, such as plea-bargaining. We are going to have to look at greater use of asset-forfeiture legislation, such as the Proceeds of Crime Act," Ellington told journalists.
He was also the point man for the force during recent talks with Italian law-enforcement officials who were in the island to share their experiences in dealing with criminal gangs.
Once charged
Ellington hit the national radar in 1996 when, while a superintendent, he was charged with conspiracy to defraud an insurance company.
He was cleared of the charges in September 1998, but his two co-accused, Corporal Errol 'Schoolboy' Richards and Janice Bernard were found guilty and sentenced to 12 months in prison.
Re: How would YOU reduce the murder/crime rate in Jamaica
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Diabolical_Tanya</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you were the PM or Police commish or whatever position you think would work best.
What would be your first action?
What do you think would be most successful.
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i have become a proponent of the broken window theory..i think the police need to clamp down on the small stuff and develop a culture of respect for rules.
When its hot in the jungle of peace I go swimming in the ocean of love.....
Re: How would YOU reduce the murder/crime rate in Jamaica
Numbah 1. The *last* place on earth I would look for assistance is with the government of Italy
Numbah 2. ...seh wha?
Wait deh ... heem...my bad
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">He was also the point man for the force during recent talks with Italian law-enforcement officials who were in the island to share their experiences in dealing with criminal gangs.
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Re: How would YOU reduce the murder/crime rate in Jamaica
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RichD</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Diabolical_Tanya</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you were the PM or Police commish or whatever position you think would work best.
What would be your first action?
What do you think would be most successful.
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i have become a proponent of the broken window theory..i think the police need to clamp down on the small stuff and develop <span style="font-weight: bold">a culture of respect for rules</span>. </div></div>
How would you do that considering Ja has for so long been a culture where the rules only apply (or seem to apply) to those without money/connections/power?
Re: How would YOU reduce the murder/crime rate in Jamaica
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Natral</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><span style="font-style: italic">public hangings and amputations.</span> </div></div>queeze up dem neck back and chap aff dem manhood, yes
How would you do that considering Ja has for so long been a culture where the rules only apply (or seem to apply) to those without money/connections/power? </div></div> that is the problem ..tat is why yuh have to diligently enforce all the laws...this has to come formt he top .the govt has to make it know that all laws willbe enforces form the smallest thing.
When its hot in the jungle of peace I go swimming in the ocean of love.....
Re: How would YOU reduce the murder/crime rate in Jamaica
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlackStar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">chap aff dem manhood</div></div>
Den wi would all be suffarahs!
Re: How would YOU reduce the murder/crime rate in Jamaica
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Peasie</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlackStar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">chap aff dem manhood</div></div>
Den wi would all be suffarahs! </div></div>
When its hot in the jungle of peace I go swimming in the ocean of love.....
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