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2nd February 2012  Jamaica considering non-lethal weapons for security forces Jamaica Security Minister Peter Bunting says he will be looking to develop the necessary policy on the use of non-lethal weapons for the security forces. The policy, he said, would be developed as the ministry seeks to reduce the incidents of police-linked fatalities. The minister made the remarks earlier this week during a courtesy call by Melaine Regimbal, a director of the United Nations Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLiREC). UNLiREC experts are currently in Jamaica conducting training on proper destruction and stockpile management of firearms and ammunition. The training sessions have been attended by several security ministry officials, as well as personnel from agencies such as the Firearm Licensing Authority, the Jamaica Constabulary Force and the Jamaica Defence Force, among others. While discussing varied areas of firearms stockpile management, Minister Bunting also spoke about the urgency which needs to be placed on firearms and ammunitions audits as the nation moves to tackle the gun-related crimes. At the same time, he said state-run entities responsible for audits may even need to temporarily expand their staff as they seek to improve their pace and complete the necessary ballistic footprints. The courtesy call marked a part of UNLiREC's commitment to implement the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the illicit trade in small arms. Since early 2010, Jamaica, through the Ministry of National Security, has forged a partnership with UNLiREC with the objective of enhancing public safety. Credits: Jamaica Observer |
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