Overcrowding, poor cell checks plague Area 3 police lock-ups, says PCOA

The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) has reviewed nine lock-ups in Police Area 3, highlighting deficiencies in compliance with Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) policies governing cell searches and physical inspections of detention facilities.The PCOA said only four of the facilities complied with JCF policies governing the required frequency of cell searches, and only five adhered to the requirements for conducting physical checks of cells.The inspection covered facilities in St Elizabeth, Manchester, and Clarendon.

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