JCF/JDF PRAISE CONDUCT OF MEMBERS IN WEST KINGSTON

Bulletin 32

Kingston, (JIS) May 28, 2010

 JCF/JDF PRAISE CONDUCT OF MEMBERS IN WEST KINGSTON

Commissioner of Police Owen
Ellington has expressed pride in the conduct of members of the security
forces who participated in the operation in West Kingston, which began
on Monday (May 28).

Speaking at a news conference
Friday (May 28) at Up Park Camp, Commissioner Ellington said he was
proud of their conduct, discipline, courage and resilience.

"We have had reports of misconduct;
we are determined to investigate every one of them. If we find any
evidence to support them, we are going to take serious disciplinary
action," he said.

He noted that his men were
cognizant of the importance of exercising restraint during the
operation, and disclosed that the Jamaica Constabulary Force had hourly
reminders to its members regarding the need to act in a professional
manner.

Jamaica Defence Force (JDF)
Colonel, Rocky Meade, expressed similar sentiments, stating the troops
had made extreme sacrifices.

"I can tell you, for the most part,
our troops have been committed, they have worked hard, they have risked
their lives for this country and the worst thing that can happen now is
that the sentiments of the country is conveyed in a away that gives
them the impression that there is lack of appreciation for the
sacrifices they have made," he said.