He said the MOU will ensure that men of the cloth will not find themselves before the court for any reason in trying to help the police and society. “It is our intention to partner with everybody in the fight against crime, because fighting crime in Jamaica is a national priority,” he said.Ĭommissioner of Police Dr Carl Williams said the partnership is critical, as the role of the clergy is indispensable in dealing with crime and violence in Jamaica. Montague said a similar MOU will be established for lay magistrates and justices of the peace. Your affair is to provide that safe space to engage him and to hand him over,” he pointed out. “The MOU is very clear that when a wanted person comes in, you don't have to interrogate, you don't have to find out why is he wanted and what is he wanted for that's none of your affair. He reminded members of the clergy, however, not to “lay hands” on illegal weapons or contraband, as they will have to undergo forensic testing. so in having it in black and white it solves a lot of problems,” Montague said. “We have codified what has been long practised. Security Minister Robert Montague said the agreement is a demonstration of the commitment of the church to actively partner with the Government in fighting crime and building a safer Jamaica. The MOU, which has been in the works since 2014, is slated to last for five years and will be reviewed annually. The guidelines were formalised with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) by representatives from the Ministry of National Security, the Jamaica Umbrella Group of Churches, and the Jamaica Constabulary Force at the ministry in Kingston on Tuesday. GUIDELINES and protocols are now in place for the handling and handing over of wanted individuals, illegal firearms, ammunition, and contraband to the police by members of the clergy and other religious organisations.
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