KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Jamaica police say they will adopt new strategies to deal with the upsurge in criminal activities after official figures show that more people were killed here during the first nine months of the year as compared to 2012.
Figures released by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) show that 856 murders were recorded during the period January to September, a five per cent increase when compared to the 817 reported for the corresponding period last year.
In a statement, the JCF said that the police would be adopting a more aggressive and confrontational approach in dealing with criminals. It said that the move was due to a surge in violent crimes despite increased arrests and gun seizures by the authorities.