February 1, 2013

Hon. Peter Bunting, Minister of National Security

Nickie Burchelle, Ministry of National Security

Dr. Ann-Marie Barnes, Ministry of National Security

Owen Ellington, Commissioner of Police

Prudence Gentles, Crime Stop

Jenni Campbell, President, Press Association of Jamaica

Garfield Grandison, Press Association of Jamaica

Earl Jarrett, Private Sector Organization of Jamaica

The Minister of National Security visited with the Heads of Media and made a presentation sharing data on crime which showed that Jamaica stood in 4th place worldwide in crimes.  He advised that they were using operational and legislative methods to solve crimes as well as creating campaigns to raise awareness.  Another campaign focussing on lottery scams was being planned. They will be soliciting the support of other Ministries, private sector organizations, civil society, the entertainment industry and the media.