History of Law Enforcement in Jamaica Quiz

Jamaican Police Force

• Major General Antony Anderson is the current Commissioner of Police in Jamaica since 2018.

Ranks in the JCF

• There are several ranks in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).

Minister of National Security

• The Minister of National Security in Jamaica is Dr. Horace Chang.

Divisions in the JCF

• The five divisions in the JCF are:
  • Area One
  • Area Two
  • Area Three
  • Area Four
  • Area Five

Corporate Communications

• Adrienne Adams is responsible for Corporate Communications in the JCF.

Force Development

• The Organisation Development and Strategic Planning Bureau is responsible for Force Development in the JCF.

Deputy Commissioner of Police

• Deputy Commissioner of Police, Fitz Bailey, is responsible for Crime and Security.

Independent Commission of Investigations

• Hugh Fleming has been heading the Independent Commission of Investigations since July 29, 2020.

Ranks and Insignia

• The rank of Superintendent in the JCF is identified by having one crown and one star on each shoulder strap.
• A Sergeant in the JCF has three chevrons on the right sleeve.
• An Assistant Superintendent in the JCF is distinguished on their uniform by having two bath stars and one crown on each shoulder strap.
• A Constable in the JCF wears an emblem featuring the JCF crest.
• The shoulder strap insignia of a Deputy Commissioner in the JCF features one crown and one star.