Jamaica: Proactive policing credited for crime reduction in St Ann

Senior Superintendent Carlos Russell attributes a drop in criminal activity in St Ann parish to proactive policing, which has deterred criminals attracted by a construction boom. The claim is based on official statements and lacks independent crime statistics, so the extent of the reduction remains unverified. This matters as it signals a potential shift in local law-enforcement strategy amid economic development.

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