The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has confirmed that it has received and commenced the rollout of 1,000 Axon Body Camera III devices as part of its ongoing modernisation efforts.
In a statement issued Monday evening, the JCF said the cameras are being distributed across the force, with priority given to divisions that record high levels of interaction between police and members of the public. Officials noted that deployment decisions are also being guided by operational requirements, officer training readiness, and established governance and oversight protocols.
The police high command further disclosed that procurement is underway for an additional 1,000 body-worn cameras. That process is expected to be finalised during the next financial year.
According to the JCF, the introduction of body-worn cameras is intended to strengthen accountability for both officers and citizens by creating an objective and verifiable record of police encounters. The force said the technology helps protect the rights of the public while also safeguarding officers who act within the law, assisting in the resolution of disputes and reducing the incidence of unfounded complaints.
The JCF also addressed what it described as persistent misinformation surrounding its approach to accountability, insisting that it has consistently supported the use of body-worn cameras. The force maintained that the initiative is a central component of its transformation and modernisation strategy, aimed at promoting transparency, professionalism, and technology-driven policing.
Police officials added that the expanded use of body cameras is expected to enhance public confidence and trust, grounding police oversight in documented evidence rather than competing narratives.
Advocacy groups, including Jamaicans for Justice, have repeatedly urged the JCF to ensure body-worn cameras are used during planned operations, particularly amid ongoing concerns about police-involved killings.
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