Press Release Government continues strengthening the JCF with addition of 143 new vehicles 10.4.26

@ MNSGOVJM PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fri d ay , April 10 , 202 6 Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, the Hon. Dr . Horace Chang (left), inspects newly added police fleet vehicles, including 70 motorbikes, during a handover ceremony at the Office of the Commissioner of Police in Kingston on T hursday, April 9, 2026. He is joined by Deputy Commissioner of Police responsible for the Crime and Security Portfolio, Richard Stewart, and Assistant Commissioner of Police, Jacqueline Green Scafe. Government continues strengthening the JCF with addition of 143 new vehicles The g overnment has reaffirm ed its commitment to strengthening national security and supporting the Ja maica Constabulary Force (JCF) with the handover of one hundred and forty - three (143) brand - new vehicles. Added to the fleet are seventy - one (71) pickups, two trucks and seventy (70) motorcycles, which Minister of National Security and Peace, the Hon. Dr . Horace Chang, said will significantly aid the police in maintaining public order. “How we use them will d etermine the extent to which we succeed in delivering the peace dividend to our communities. Let us maximise their use,” the security minister said at the handover ceremony held at the Office of the Police Commissioner in Kingston yesterday (Thursday, Apri l 9). O ffice of the Director of Corporate Communications and Public Relations Email: [email protected] Phon e: (876)754 - 0030 | (876) 220 - 2390 Ministry of National Security and Peace NCB North Tower 2 Oxford Road Kingston 5 Jamaica

@ MNSGOVJM The vehicles, valued at nearly J$570 million, represents critical tools of public safety, Minister Ch ang noted . He pointed out that Jamaica’s economic development is closely tied to public order and safety , and that the addition of these purposed - built police vehicles signal s the government’s continued investment in the national security architecture. At the same time, Minister Chang noted that internal investors have expressed confidence in Jamaica’s improved security infrastructure, citing bill ions invested in policing, technology and training as reasons for expand ing projects locally. He added that over six thousand new officers have been recruited and trained , and that these additions to the F orce indicate the government ’s seriousness about maintaining the strength of the JCF. “The government is emphasi s ing that peace and good public order are essential foundations for econ omic growth and investment,” Minister Chang stated . He further noted that Jamaica is demonstrating it s ability t o achieve significant crime reduction “in an open and democratic society” and to move away from violence as a response to many of the country’s challenges . “These efforts” , Minister Chang said , “ combined with improved communication systems and modern equipment , are intended to ensure that officers have the tools they need to protect communi ties and maintain public orde r . ” - 30 -