74 motorcycles added to PSTEB fleet in time for ‘silly season’
Tamoy Ashman / Our Today
The Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) received 74 motorcycles valued at approximately J$64 million to expand its quick response team.
The fleet of motorcycles was handed over by the Ministry of National Security during a ceremony on Friday (December 1) at the Office of the Police Commissioner on Old Hope Road, St Andrew.
Portfolio minister Dr Horace Chang shared that the motorcycles are a timely addition to help tackle lawlessness on the road, which typically increases during the Christmas season.
“We want to give the citizens the assurance we are prepared. We recognise the challenges, and we are going to prepare the police to deal with them. I know the training they have been through. I know the leadership they are under and that the force is responding effectively,” said Chang.
He added that the presentation of the motorcycles serves as an indication of the Government’s strategic approach to equip officers with the necessary tools to operate effectively.
The Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch is responsible for the improvement of public safety. The unit’s main objective is to reduce response time to demands for police service, particularly in road accidents and domestic disputes.
With the addition of 74 motorcycles, the unit now has a fleet of 435 motorcycles.
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