KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of National Security Robert Montague says he has taken “careful note” of a video making the rounds on social media, where an ex-police officer makes certain allegations against senior officers in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).

According to a news release from the Ministry of National Security, the minister has brought the matter to the attention of the commissioner of police and the chairman of the Police Services Commission and has demanded that the commissioner conduct a “quick and thorough” investigation.

He also asked that a plan of action be presented to address the charges if they are found to be valid.

Montague reiterated the government’s commitment to delivering effective policing services to the citizens of Jamaica underscored by the restoration of public trust in the JCF.

He said: “If we are to defeat crime and violence in the country, Jamaicans must be able to trust their national security institutions enough, especially the police, in order to become fully engaged in the fight against criminality and the forces of lawlessness.”