KINGSTON, Jamaica — The High Command of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has strongly condemned the actions of a motorist who ran over a police officer during a traffic stop on Thursday.

In wishing the injured officer a speedy recovery, the Police High Command dubbed the incident a “senseless act of violence against our officers” while outlining that an investigation into the incident is far advanced.

The officer, a constable attached to the Beat Officer Patrol Division (BOPD), which falls under the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), was struck by a motorist who allegedly grabbed him after reportedly objecting to being recorded by the police’s bodycam. The motorist then reportedly drove off, hitting the officer and pinning him under the vehicle, which ran over his head.

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The officer is reportedly in stable condition.

“We denounce this senseless act of violence against our officers and reaffirm our commitment to upholding the law, safeguarding our citizens, and maintaining order. Any form of violence towards our officers will be met with the strictest application of the law,” the Police High Command’s statement read.

“We urge the public to cooperate with law enforcement and refrain from actions that jeopardise lives. The JCF remains dedicated to ensuring safety and justice for all Jamaicans,” the statement continued as law enforcers urged members of the public who may have witnessed the incident to call Crime Stop at 311 or the Police Emergency Centre at 119.