JCF urges public to adhere to Disaster Risk Managaement Act,

The public is being reminded that all members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force are authorised officers and are authorised to enforce the measures of the Disaster Risk Management Act and the Orders made there under whenever breaches are detected.

Where a member of the public fails to comply with the direction of an authorised officer, that individual commits a breach of section 27(1)(b) of the Disaster Risk Management Act, and is liable to prosecution under section 52(b) of the Disaster Risk Management Act.

These breaches include, but are not limited to:

1. Not wearing a mask in public places

2. Not maintaining social distancing,

3. Breaching curfew Orders,

4. Unauthorised gatherings and events exceeding the authorised numbers

5. Protocols governing funerals and burials

6. Protocols governing beaches and rivers.

Members of the public are being to adhere to the guidelines of the Disaster Risk Management Act and avoid prosecution.