Jamaica is under attack - Police Federation condemns constable's murder

Chairman of The Jamaica Police Federation, Corporal Arleen McBean, believes Jamaicans must accept that there is a calculated attack on law and order within the country.

Her comments come after the murder of Constable Rohan Bucknor in Westmoreland on Sunday night, and "the continued criminal attacks on the citizens of this nation".

"It must be noted and realised that we are now policing a country of grave uncertainty, with extraordinary high levels of first-world criminal activities in a third-world environment, which has never been seen before," McBean said.

McBean also bemoaned the deafening silence of some individuals and groups within the society, whenever members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force are killed.

"We believe that the continued silence weakens the possibility of greater partnership to stem the upsurge of crime and violence in Jamaica," she said.

The Police Federation is pleading to its membership to remain resolute but calm and tactful.

"The protection of life, property and the reassurance to the populace of Jamaica will be the pronounce hallmark of the rank and file members who will continue to show respect and uphold the rights of all; even those who seek to derail our efforts, however, we will not be intimidated or dispirited in the execution of our duties," said McBean.