No truth to disruption in overtime payments – JCF

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) High Command is refuting claims that there has been a temporary cessation of overtime payments to cops.

It says the claims are baseless, charging that the reports are aimed at creating unrest and discord among members.

The high command says since the implementation of its Workforce Management System in April 2023, the JCF has remained committed to ensuring the well-being of officers, including the prompt and accurate payment of overtime dues.

At the end of February 2024, over $651 million in overtime payments were disbursed to members, it noted.

The high command says the timely and accurate payment of overtime to JCF members will continue.

Overall, more than $4.9 billion in overtime has been paid out under the system to more than 12,500 rank-and-file members, with an average of over 10,000 members receiving overtime payments each month, it underscored.

“The JCF finds it very concerning that such false reports would begin circulating at this time.

“The JCF high command takes these matters seriously and views the spread of such misinformation and disinformation with great concern. We urge the public, and more specifically members of the JCF, to critically assess the veracity of information encountered on social media and other platforms.”

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