Citizens are being urged to participate and share their feedback on the quality of service received from police officers and..
Media Releases
Persons Reminded of Their Rights When Arrested by the Police
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JIS) is reminding citizens of their rights when arrested by one of its members. Speaking on..
Police oversight body flags state of Area 4 lock-ups
The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) has highlighted overcrowding problems and a deplorable state of affairs at five of the..
PCOA Opens 2025 Poster Competition to Secondary Schools in Police Area Five
The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) is inviting young creatives from institutions across the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Area Five..
Citizens Urged to Use PCOA Inspection Scorecard to Monitor Performance of Police Stations
Citizens are encouraged to use the Police Civilian Oversight Authority’s (PCOA) Inspection Scorecard to monitor the quality of services provided..
PCOA Introduces New Category in TOPS Competition
The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) has introduced a new category in their annual Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Competition..
Inspections for Area 5 Transforming Our Police Service Competition Commence on September 8
KINGSTON, September 5 — The Police Civilian Oversight Authority will begin inspections on September 8 for the Transforming Our Police..
Police Civilian Oversight Authority to Re-Inspect Area 2 Police Divisions
KINGSTON, August 5, 2025 — The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) will begin the final phase of its Transforming Our..
PCOA Commences Sensitization Sessions for TOPS Competition
The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) has commenced a series of sensitisation sessions across police divisions in Area 5 as..
PCOA Shines at CACOLE Conference
The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) is hailing as a success their recent participation in the Canadian Association for Civilian Oversight of..