JCF STATEMENT ON THE PROCUREMENT OF BODY-WORN CAMERAS
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) wishes to update the nation on the procurement and deployment of body-worn cameras, a key component of the Force’s ongoing transformation and accountability agenda.
The JCF can confirm that it has received 1,000 body-worn cameras which were in an advanced state of procurement during the final quarter of 2025. In September 2025, the Commissioner of Police advised the country, during a nationally broadcast interview, that the Force was in the final stages of this landmark acquisition. Since that time, and despite the significant disruption caused by the devastation of Hurricane Melissa, the procurement process was successfully completed.
The Axon Body Camera III devices are now at an advanced stage of deployment, with particular focus on formations of the Force that experience high levels of citizen engagement. Deployment is being guided by operational need, training readiness, and established governance protocols.
In parallel, the procurement process for a further 1,000 body-worn cameras is now in train, with the intention of completing acquisition and deployment during the next financial year.
The acquisition and active deployment of these 1,000 body-worn cameras firmly institutionalise accountability for both the police and the public. These devices create an objective and verifiable record of police–citizen interactions, holding all parties to a clear standard of lawful and responsible conduct. They protect the rights of citizens while also safeguarding police officers who operate within the law, reducing false allegations, resolving disputes through evidence, and strengthening professional oversight.
The JCF has consistently been transparent in the publication of information and updates regarding the implementation of body-worn cameras. The Force has been forthright about both the challenges and limitations encountered, as well as the significant progress achieved at each stage of the process. Throughout this period, the JCF has had to contend not only with criminal elements, but also with deliberate misinformation and false narratives suggesting resistance to accountability. The Force has always regarded the implementation of body-worn cameras as a central pillar of its transformation and modernisation agenda, reflecting a sustained commitment to professional, transparent, and technology-enabled policing.
This initiative represents a significant step in enhancing transparency, reinforcing public confidence in policing, and deepening trust; grounded not in competing narratives, but in verified facts. The Jamaica Constabulary Force remains committed to modern, professional, and accountable policing in the service of Jamaica.
