The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is encouraging more businesses, institutions and community organisations to integrate their surveillance systems into the JamaicaEye public camera network, saying the initiative is playing an increasingly important role in deterring crime and helping investigators solve serious offences.

The appeal follows a number of recent investigations in which footage from the network, combined with forensic evidence and traditional detective work, helped strengthen criminal cases and identify suspects. Speaking in the weekly Force Orders, Assistant Commissioner of Police Wayne Josephs, who heads the Criminal Investigation Branch, said the continued expansion of the JamaicaEye network would enhance the JCF’s ability to investigate crimes and improve public safety.

“Every additional camera connected to the network strengthens investigative capability, enhances situational awareness, deters criminal activity and increases the likelihood of identifying offenders,” Josephs said. He said recent investigative successes have demonstrated the value of integrating surveillance technology with forensic science and intelligence-led policing.