Jamaica – The Police High Command has confirmed that one thousand body-worn cameras are expected to arrive in the coming weeks, following the completion of a lengthy procurement process.
The announcement comes as public anger boils over the controversial fatal shooting of 22-year-old Jamar Farquharson on Cherry Tree Lane, Clarendon. His death has once again placed the spotlight on police accountability, with rights groups demanding urgent reform.
Since the start of 2025, more than 200 Jamaicans have been killed in police confrontations. After Jamar’s death last Monday, both INDECOM and Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) renewed calls for the immediate deployment of body cameras across the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). INDECOM’s Assistant Commissioner, Hamish Campbell, argued that the devices would go a long way in easing public fears of questionable police conduct.
On Thursday, the JCF broke its silence, stating that the upcoming delivery represents the largest procurement of body cameras in the force’s history.
At the same time, the police stressed that they cannot manipulate the procurement process, nor can they spend beyond the resources allocated in the national budget. The JCF also reminded the public that, under law, only the force has authority to decide how and where the cameras will be deployed — not INDECOM.
The High Command further noted that every fatal confrontation is “deeply unfortunate” and stressed that independent investigations are the only way to establish the facts.
In closing, the police extended condolences to the family and friends of Jamar Farquharson, whose death continues to spark widespread grief and outrage
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