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Greater scrutiny coming for GOJ issued firearms

There is to be more scrutiny of Government of Jamaica issued firearms.

Dr. Carl Williams, the country's Police Commissioner, writing in the latest Force Orders, stressed that this was in line with Standard Operating Procedures.

Commissioner Williams said all firearms held by the State are to be appropriately marked. This means that firearms also issued to members of  the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) will be marked.

Commissioner Williams reminded members of  the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) that the country is a signatory to the Cooperation of  the General Secretariat of  the Organisation of  American States, which requires that all firearms held by the State be appropriately marked, among other requirements.

The JCF, JDF, Ministry of  National Security and the Institute of  Forensic Science and Legal Medicine will have responsibility to ensure the weapons are marked.

Senior Superintendent Glenford Hudson of  the Police Services Branch will be responsible for coordinating the project.

                                                   



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