Jamaica · Intelligence Branch · Est. 1963

NATIONAL
CENTRAL
BUREAU

Jamaica's official gateway connecting 196 nations of international law enforcement — at the heart of global criminal intelligence exchange.

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Years Active

NCB Kingston serves as Jamaica's authorised conduit for international criminal intelligence — operating under the Jamaica Constabulary Force Intelligence Branch with absolute confidentiality and institutional integrity.

About NCB Kingston

Jamaica's Liaison
to INTERPOL

The INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Kingston is Jamaica's designated point of contact within the global INTERPOL network. Operating from the Intelligence Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, it bridges Jamaica's domestic law enforcement with international policing agencies across all 196 member countries.

Through encrypted communication systems and established bilateral relationships, NCB Kingston facilitates the real-time exchange of criminal intelligence, wanted persons data, and operational information — ensuring Jamaica is always connected to global law enforcement efforts.

Its mandate spans cross-border investigations, extradition proceedings, and coordination of major international operations targeting transnational crime networks affecting Jamaica and the wider Caribbean region.

NCB Kingston Team
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Our Mandate

Four Pillars of Operation

The strategic foundations defining NCB Kingston's role as Jamaica's primary interface with international law enforcement.

01

Operational Intelligence

Providing accurate, timely intelligence as Jamaica's primary liaison to INTERPOL — upholding the highest standards of criminal intelligence exchange.

02

International Cooperation

Increasing public awareness of Jamaica's active role in global law enforcement, fostering transparency between domestic and international agencies.

03

Key Initiatives

Highlighting training engagements, operational achievements, and international collaborations that strengthen Jamaica's law enforcement capacity.

04

Transparency & Accountability

Promoting institutional accountability in transnational crime coordination, building public trust through openness and integrity.

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Operational
Readiness
Strategic Programmes

Key Initiatives

Regional Training
Training

Regional Law Enforcement Training

INTERPOL-led programmes building Caribbean-wide capacity in cybercrime investigation, counter-terrorism protocols, and cross-border intelligence sharing methodologies.

Transnational Operations
Operations

Transnational Crime Operations

Coordinated INTERPOL operations targeting drug trafficking, human trafficking, and financial crime networks across the Caribbean and wider Atlantic region.

Digital Intelligence Systems
Technology

Digital Intelligence Systems

Management of the I-24/7 secure communications network, providing real-time access to INTERPOL's global criminal databases, notices, and operational data.

International Partners

Global Network

INTERPOL Secretariat
FBI — United States
Scotland Yard — UK
Caribbean CPA Network
UNODC Regional Office
DEA — Caribbean Division
Europol Liaison
CARICOM IMPACS
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Homeland Security Investigations
Get to Know Us

INTERPOL Kingston
Explained

Frequently asked questions about INTERPOL NCB Kingston and how it serves Jamaica.

QUESTION 01

What is INTERPOL?

INTERPOL, the International Criminal Police Organization, is the world's largest international police organization with 196 member countries — enabling police to share intelligence, coordinate investigations, and combat transnational crime.

QUESTION 02

When did Jamaica join INTERPOL?

Jamaica joined INTERPOL on August 21, 1963, giving the organization a 63-year presence in Kingston — one of the longest-standing NCB offices in the Caribbean.

QUESTION 03

What does NCB Kingston mean?

INTERPOL operates a National Central Bureau (NCB) in each of its 196 member countries. The NCB Kingston is the home of the INTERPOL office based in Jamaica.

QUESTION 04

Who does INTERPOL Kingston work with?

NCB Kingston serves as a liaison between the JCF and law enforcement agencies both locally and internationally, facilitating cooperation to apprehend criminals and prevent crime.

QUESTION 05

How does INTERPOL Kingston contribute to security?

NCB Kingston monitors and identifies emerging threats, shares intelligence, provides training, and supports programs tackling murder, sexual offences, fugitive apprehension, missing persons, cybercrime, human trafficking, firearms trafficking, and financial fraud.

Get In Touch

Contact NCB Kingston

For authorised law enforcement agencies and official international liaison enquiries only.

Primary Email
interpolkingston@jcf.gov.jm
Intelligence Branch HQ
Intelligence Branch
JCF
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