The operations of the Manchester Parish Council have been significantly boosted by the addition of two newly recruited Municipal Police Officers. The two officers were a part of a group of 31 who graduated after completing a six-week Municipal Training Course at the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Academy at Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.
Functions of the Municipal Police Force:
This para-military group has certain specific functions for which they are trained, namely:
- The maintenance of Public Order
- Revenue Enforcement Activities
- Enforcement of various laws that govern the activities of the Council i.e. the Town and Country Planning Act, the Parish Council Act and the Parochial Laws.
Municipal Police Officers are trained in government laws and regulations, Parish Councils operations, and the use of attendant tools such as handcuffs and batons, and techniques of submission and arrest. The training also focuses on personal development inclusive of deportment, communication, public speaking, first aid, customer service among many other topics.
They will assist the Council in realizing the additional revenues because of the work they are called upon to do.
