New guidelines announced for police lock-ups amid coronavirus pandemic
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) earlier this week announced new guidelines at police lock-ups to prevent the transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in these areas.
The new guidelines are as follows:
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[naviga:li]Visits will be based on a schedule which will be communicated to potential visitors in advance by Divisional Commanders.[/naviga:li]
[naviga:li]Visitors will not be allowed face to face interactions.[/naviga:li]
[naviga:li]Only essential items will be accepted (for example meals, medication, toiletries and clothing).[/naviga:li]
[naviga:li]All items accepted will be sanitised.[/naviga:li]
[naviga:li]Clothing, as well as other approved items will be isolated for a period of time before they are given to persons in custody.[/naviga:li]
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The police are urging persons to comply with the instructions of the police officers at the lock-ups to ensure a sterile environment and minimise the transmission of the coronavirus.
