Procurement of 1,000 body-worn cameras completed, deployment at advanced stage – JCF

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting that the procurement of 1,000 body-worn cameras has been completed and that deployment is now at an advanced stage.

In a statement on Monday, the JCF said the Axon Body Camera III devices will be deployed with a particular focus on police formations that experience high levels of citizen engagement.

“Deployment is being guided by operational need, training readiness, and established governance protocols,” the statement said.

Additionally, the JCF said work remains ongoing on the procurement of a further 1,000 body-worn cameras.

The force said the intention is to complete acquisition and deployment during the next financial year.

The JCF stated that the procurement and deployment of body-worn cameras are key components of the force’s ongoing transformation and accountability agenda.

“The acquisition and active deployment of these 1,000 body-worn cameras firmly institutionalise accountability for both the police and the public. These devices create an objective and verifiable record of police–citizen interactions, holding all parties to a clear standard of lawful and responsible conduct. They protect the rights of citizens while also safeguarding police officers who operate within the law, reducing false allegations, resolving disputes through evidence, and strengthening professional oversight.”

The JCF said it has always regarded the implementation of body-worn cameras as a central pillar of its transformation and modernisation agenda, reflecting a sustained commitment to professional, transparent, and technology-enabled policing.

It said the initiative represents a significant step in enhancing transparency, reinforcing public confidence in policing, and deepening trust—grounded not in competing narratives, but in verified facts.

“The Jamaica Constabulary Force remains committed to modern, professional, and accountable policing in the service of Jamaica.”

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