In response to a video of an altercation between members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) that has gone viral, the JCF High Command says it is aware of the video and is looking into the matter. 

The JCF says an investigation has been launched and Assistant Commissioner of Police in Charge of Area 4, Donovan Graham will meet with his senior JDF counterparts to discuss the incident and bring the matter to resolution. 

According to the JCF; 

“This incident does not reflect the current excellent working relationship and collaboration that exists between the JDF and the JCF. Joint operations between the two Forces – particularly in the Zones of Special Operations, the Joint Anti-Gang Task Force and every other policing division – take place continually. These joint operations are critical to our crime fighting efforts and to ensuring the safety and security of the Jamaican people. We remain committed to working together with the JDF to maintain law and order and to serve our communities. We urge our members as well as the public to remain calm as we investigate this matter. We will take the necessary steps to ensure a speedy resolution and to maintain the high levels of cooperation that currently exist.”