Jamaica Customs, JCF sign MOU on access to INTERPOL’s database
Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will grant the border security and revenue agency access to INTERPOL’s pool of global criminal data and access records of 195 countries around the world.?
The latest partnership forms part of the law enforcement agencies continued thrust to tackle issues that threaten Jamaica’s border.?
Speaking at the signing, held at the JCA’s head office in Kingston, Dr. Velma Ricketts Walker, CD, J.P. CEO/Commissioner, emphasised the significance of the data sharing system to Customs border security operations.
"Access to these stems will strengthen the Customs intelligence and risk-based targeting approach, which is crucial to preventing crimes related to cross-border trade," Ricketts Walker shared. "This access will provide us with new tools for identifying suspect players or individuals of interest and their associated entities."
She further highlighted the importance of the pact in stemming crime.
"Our longstanding partnership with the JCF has proven to be mutually beneficial. It is therefore crucial that we continue our collaboration, as our coordinated efforts will serve to provide far greater results in organized and transnational crimes.
Meanwhile, Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson reminded those in attendance that the MOU represented another step in securing Jamaica’s border.
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"The expansion of INTERPOL to Customs is an opportunity for us [JCF] to share what we have for the overall security of our nation," Major General Anderson expressed.
This direct access to the series of databases will bring great value to Jamaica Customs as it provides a large volume of international criminal matters and information.
He noted that with greater collaboration, it becomes even more difficult for criminal organisations to flourish.
Under the memorandum, Jamaica Customs is granted access rights to INTERPOLS, including the facial recognition system, illicit arms records and tracing management system, stolen motor vehicles, and document database, among other systems.
This latest MOU forms part of a series of collaborative activities between Jamaica Customs and the Jamaica Constabulary Force.
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(Ret'd) Decorated Armed Federal Peace Officer
1 年It's good to see Jamaica Customs and Constabulatory moving forward and being given standing internationally with INTERPOL. The Canadian government has always been supportive with training participation for Jamaican Customs officers at the Canada Border Services College in Quebec, Canada. It was a welcomed opportunity to share as officers our country's history and discuss our similarities and differences.
Student at Caribbean Maritime University
1 年This is a great collaborative effort to protect our borders efficiency and effectiveness.
Founder Out of the box Solutions -Supply Chain Security-
1 年Great to see but to be honest these databases should be available for all Customs Administrations to fight organized crime and to support Customs Risk management systems.
International Trade Support Services: Customs and Regulatory Support | Logistics Support
1 年Good move
Senior Project Manager - Leadership, Borders and Trade at HM Revenue & Customs
1 年Congratulations guys - excellent result. ??