New Promotions Signal Strategic Push to Strengthen Leadership & Drive Crime Reduction
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has announced a new wave of promotions aimed at enhancing its leadership and supervisory strength, a move which Commissioner of Police Dr Kevin Blake has described as essential to sustaining gains in public safety and organisational transformation.
In his recent Commissioner’s Corner column, Dr Blake extended congratulations to 145 newly promoted members across the ranks, including 19 Deputy Superintendents, 28 Sergeants, and 98 Corporals. “On behalf of the High Command, I want to use this opportunity to offer heartfelt congratulations to the 19 newly promoted Deputy Superintendents, the 28 Sergeants and the 98 Corporals,” the Commissioner said.
The Commissioner underscored that while these promotions will undoubtedly benefit the personal development of each officer, their significance goes far beyond individual achievement. “While I truly hope that your promotion helps to improve your personal life, I also know that you will ensure that the JCF’s management and supervisory capacity will be further bolstered,” he stated.
The announcement comes at a time of continued progress in the JCF’s efforts to reduce violent crime. According to Commissioner Blake, the Force’s sustained focus and data-driven operations are yielding tangible results on the ground. “Our focused and consistent efforts at pushing back at violent criminals continue to see reductions in major crimes and the successful creation of safer communities,” he wrote. “July ended with a 40% reduction in murders over July 2024.”
The Commissioner’s comments draw a clear line between strengthened supervision and improved crime-fighting performance. Promotions within the JCF are strategically aligned with the organisation’s broader modernisation and transformation agenda, which places strong leadership at all levels of command as a core pillar of effective policing.
With the addition of these newly promoted members, the JCF is reinforcing its leadership across commands, divisions, and formations islandwide. The expansion of supervisory ranks is also expected to improve accountability, team coordination, and decision-making in both frontline and support units.
