KINGSTON, Jamaica — With police, soldiers and election day workers scheduled to vote in the island’s 17th general election today, the police high command yesterday reminded members of the constabulary to conduct themselves in a professional manner and refrain from any activities that may cast a shadow over the organisation.
Clifford Blake, deputy commissioner of police who has responsibility for strategic operations, said that while cops have the right to vote for the party of their choice, there are a number of things for which the Jamaica Constabulary Force has adopted a zero tolerance approach. One of them was the display by any of its members publicly, or on social media, of allegiance to any political party Noting that the practice could lead to severe punishment, Blake said they have received reports of one such case and it is being investigated. “Members of the security forces are fully aware of the matter. They have been briefed in the Force Orders to refrain from such practice,” Blake told OBSERVER ONLINE. He said the police were “ready and fully prepared” for today’s activities and added that they were closely watching several hot spots across the island to prevent tensions rising between supporters of the country’s two main political parties. Read more here : #DecisionJa2016: Police reminded to display professionalism today