THE Jamaica Constabulary Force will be able to increase the mobility of its officers, having received 19 motorcycles from J Wray and Nephew Limited, on Tuesday.

   The handover took place at the Office of the Commissioner of Police in St Andrew and was part of a J Wray & Nephew Limited’s 190th anniversary celebrations.

   “We welcome this significant contribution of motorcycles by Wray and Nephew to our continued efforts to reduce crime and violence in Jamaica. The 19 motorcycles being donated to the Jamaica Constabulary Force will be deployed across the island to increase the mobility of the police and to enhance their efforts to improve the security of our citizens,” said Courtney Brown, director of crime prevention and community safety in the Ministry of National Security.

   Clement ‘Jimmy’ Lawrence, J Wray & Nephew Limited managing director, underscored the importance of investing in areas of national development for the company.

   “As the oldest registered company in Jamaica, we have a vested interest in the growth and development of our country. We recognise the need for our law enforcement officers to have the necessary resources to fulfil their duties and commitment to our country,” he said.

   “It is our vision that this contribution will assist with enhancing the crime prevention capabilities of the JCF as well as the restoration and maintenance of law and order across communities in Jamaica,” he continued.

   Valued at approximately $2.5 million, the motorcycles will be distributed across nine police divisions in the rural and urban areas. The divisions benefitting are: Kingston East, Kingston Central, St Andrew South, Portland, Clarendon, Westmoreland, St James and St Ann.

   Dr Carl Williams, Commissioner of Police, was elated at the gesture.

   “I am happy to be receiving these motorcycles … because they are very effective tools in policing. They present an option for the police that is not available with foot patrol and radio car patrols,” he said.