Commissioner of Police Major General Antony Anderson says there are early indications that the States of Public Emergency imposed on November 14 have been effective in putting a lid on crime.
The Financial Investigation Division (FID), the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) and the police, have been called in to investigate the matter involving Acting Permanent Secretary in the Education Ministry Dr. Grace McLean and the Joint Committee for Tertiary Education (JCTE).
Education Minister Fayval Williams on Thursday afternoon tweeted a news release which stated that, following the recommendations from the Auditor General, she referred the matter to the Chief Technical Director in the FID on October 7.
Read more: Multi-agency probe launched into Education Ministry/JCTE irregularities
Several people have been detained for questioning in connection with last week's deadly shootout in downtown Montego Bay, St. James.
Read more: Several arrested in connection with recent shooting in Mobay
The Firearm Licensing Authority, FLA, has launched an investigation into the circumstances in which Maroon Chief, Richard Currie, had what appeared to be a shotgun strapped to his back during a confrontation with the police.
Read more: Maroon Chief Sports "Shottie" during confrontation with police
An eight year boy was shot dead by gunmen in Content, York Town, Clarendon on Sunday morning.
Read more: Eight Year Old Boy Shot Dead at Football Ground in Clarendon