New police commissioner announces key leadership changes
Published:Friday | March 22, 2024 | 5:15 PM
Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake has announced a raft of changes to the leadership ranks within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), in his first major move since assuming the role earlier this week.
The changes were announced through the publication of the JCF's weekly Force Orders.
The JCF's Corporate Communications Unit says at an All-Officers' Conference held on Thursday, Blake said the changes were in line with his strategic vision for the JCF under his leadership.
Blake reportedly said that the reassignments highlight his desire to refresh and effectively utilise the diverse skills and talents within the leadership and management ranks.
The following assignments will take effect as of April 2:
- DCP Clifford Blake - Inspectorate & Professional Standards Oversight Bureau (IPROB)
- ACP Warren Clarke - Strategic Operations Portfolio.
- ACP Karina Powell Hood – Force Development and Logistics
- ACP Clifford Chambers - Office of the Commissioner of Police.
- ACP Calvin Allen – Area 3 Headquarters
- ACP Andrew Lewis – Crime and Security Portfolio
- SSP Glenford Miller – Area 1 Headquarters
- SSP Paulette Green – Area 4 Headquarters
- SSP Kirk Ricketts – Security Intelligence Branch (SIB)
- SSP Desmond Brooks - IPROB
- SSP Robert Gordon – Administration Branch
- SSP Howard Chambers – Specialised Operations
- SP Hopeton Nicholson – St Catherine North
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