Police federation pays tribute to 31 cops who have died
Published:Tuesday | May 21, 2024 | 10:58 AM
The Jamaica Police Federation this morning paid tribute to 31 rank and file cops who passed away between May 2023 and this year.
It was noted that four of them died while in the line of duty including Constable Ricardo Fairclough who was fatally shot in St Ann on April 15 when he intervened in a robbery.
The moment was highlighted at the 81st annual joint central conference of the Jamaica Police Federation, which is now under way in St James
Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force Chaplaincy Unit Dr Gary Buddoo praised the officers for their service to nation building.
He said the men and women who passed have paid the ultimate price for their country.
Buddoo said their inspiring stories of selfless acts of kindness and bravery should be celebrated.
- Albert Ferguson
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