KINGSTON, Jamaica — Human rights organisation Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is raising questions about the proportionate use of force following the killing of Latoya Bulgin, known as “Buju,” by a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force in Granville, St James, on Sunday.

In a statement on Monday, JFJ noted it has reviewed the widely circulated videos and CCTV footage of the incident and said while the full facts must be allowed to emerge through a thorough and independent investigation, the preliminary details and footage are deeply concerning and have shocked the conscience of many Jamaicans.

Reiterating that the Use of Force Policy of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, along with binding international standards, require that force be used only as a last resort and in strict accordance with the ‘PLAN’ principles, JFJ said:  “Officers are trained to ensure that any use of force is proportional to the threat faced, legal, accountable — meaning officers must be able to explain and justify their actions —and necessary in the circumstances.”