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Blake: Support Colleagues, but Not at the JCF’s Expense

From Jamaica Gleaner · () English

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  • Commissioner of Police Kevin Blake cautioned officers that supporting a colleague does not mean shielding wrongdoing.
  • He also urged them not to let allegations become convictions in public opinion.
  • Blake said recent allegations involving members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force had placed the organization under significant scrutiny.

Commissioner of Police Dr Kevin Blake has told Jamaica's police officers to stand by their colleagues, but not at the expense of the Jamaica Constabulary Force.

Recent allegations

· Kevin BlakeThe police commissioner referred to allegations involving members of the force.

Citing "recent allegations" involving members of the force, Blake cautioned officers that supporting a colleague "does not mean shielding wrongdoing." He also urged the men and women under his command to "reject the temptation to allow allegations to become convictions in the court of public opinion."

Does not mean shielding wrongdoing

· Kevin BlakeBlake cautioned officers that supporting colleagues must not involve protecting misconduct.

In last weekend's Force Orders, Blake wrote that "the recent allegations involving members of the JCF have placed the organisation under significant scrutiny."

Reject the temptation to allow allegations to become convictions in the court of public opinion.

· Kevin BlakeHe urged officers not to treat allegations as established guilt.
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Originally published by Jamaica Gleaner in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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