NEW YORK, USA — A senior cop who was once held hostage by prisoners but escaped, said crime has become an emotional burden carried by Jamaicans everywhere, and urged members of the Diaspora here to further help reduce crime at home.

“Lend your voice and take decisive action where possible to assist the security forces back home in their effort to further reduce violent crime in the country,” implored 35-year veteran of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Superintendent Errol Adams.

“Whether someone lives in Toronto, New York, London, Miami or Fort Lauderdale, there remains an emotional attachment to Jamaica. Families abroad still worry about their elderly parents, children, and loved ones back home,” he said.