KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — National Security Minister, Senator Dwight Nelson, has assured that the government of Jamaica will be stepping up its strategies to further reduce the incidence of crime and violence island-wide.
Speaking at a press conference on Monday, to announce expanded financial support for the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP), Nelson said the administration is “encouraged” by the results of the crime fighting initiatives implemented, particularly over the last 17 months, which has seen a decline in offences committed, particularly murders.
“We intend to step up our strategies and our approaches,” the minister said, while noting that other initiatives are being pursued.
These, he said, include: anti-gang legislation; efforts at making the process of arrests and convictions more scientifically efficient; promulgation of DNA legislation, to facilitate more forensic evidence in court, thereby enhancing the likelihood of convictions.
Additionally, the minister pointed out that legislation is being pursued to facilitate video evidence in court, adding that, “we are looking at a number of legislation, which will make the whole process of attacking crime more efficient.”
