A male member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is now in custody following a report of rape and robbery allegedly committed by him while on duty in St Elizabeth.
Three other officers, who were on duty at the time of the incident, have also been taken into custody.
The incident is alleged to have taken place between 10 pm and 10:30 pm on Monday in Black River.
The case is currently being investigated by the JCF’s Inspectorate and Professional Standards Oversight Bureau (IPROB), the Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA), and the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM).
The JCF says the report is being taken seriously by the Police High Command and is being treated with the utmost urgency.
It says the high command is awaiting the outcome of what it expects will be a speedy and thorough probe by the relevant investigative bodies.
The JCF is assuring the public that such allegations are taken seriously and that it is committed to ensuring the safety and security of citizens.
See full statement below.
