The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has confirmed that it has received 1,000 body-worn cameras, marking a major step in its ongoing efforts to strengthen accountability and modernise policing operations.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the JCF said the cameras were in an advanced stage of procurement during the final quarter of 2025 and that the process was completed despite disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa. The force noted that the commissioner of police had previously advised the public, during a nationally broadcast interview in September 2025, that the acquisition was nearing completion.
The devices, identified as Axon Body Camera III, are now at an advanced stage of deployment, with priority being given to police formations that experience high levels of interaction with members of the public. According to the JCF, deployment is being guided by operational needs, officer training readiness, and established governance protocols.
The police also disclosed that procurement is underway for an additional 1,000 body-worn cameras, with plans to complete acquisition and deployment during the next financial year.
The JCF said the use of body-worn cameras is intended to institutionalise accountability for both police officers and citizens by providing an objective and verifiable record of police-public interactions. The Force noted that the technology is expected to help protect citizens’ rights, safeguard officers acting within the law, reduce false allegations, and strengthen professional oversight through evidence-based review.
In its statement, the JCF reiterated that it has remained transparent in providing updates on the rollout of the cameras, acknowledging challenges encountered while highlighting progress made. The Force also pushed back against what it described as misinformation suggesting resistance to accountability, emphasising that body-worn cameras are a central pillar of its transformation and modernisation agenda.
The JCF said the initiative represents a significant step toward enhancing transparency, reinforcing public confidence, and building trust in policing, reaffirming its commitment to professional and accountable law enforcement in Jamaica.