The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting that since January the Police High Command has taken disciplinary measures against its members.

A release from the Constabulary Communication Network stated that 41 policemen from the rank of constable to sergeant had their application to serve a further five years in the police force refused by the Acting Commissioner.

Twenty-eight members of the Constabulary including two gazetted officers were asked to retire in the public interest.

Ten reportedly lost their jobs after being convicted by the courts for criminal offences.

Following hearings at internal tribunals, 38 policemen and policewomen including three members of the Island Special Constabulary Force and two members of the Rural Police (district constables) were dismissed.

Also as a result of internal hearings, eight members were reduced in rank, 47 severely reprimanded; 30 reprimanded while several others were fined a combination of 263 days pay.

In ending, the release also noted that during the last year 11 members of the JCF lost their jobs for being absent from duty.