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We salute our footballers

ON THE BEAT would like to congratulate the Jamaica Constabulary Force Police National Football Team for the Kingston & St. Andrew Football Association run Major League.

For eight years the lawmen have been trying to achieve this feat, however they finally won the title after defeating Meadhaven Football Club in a penalty shoot-out earlier this year at the Harbour View Mini Stadium. The season saw the brave hardworking policemen under the guidance of their manager, Superintendent Harry Daley and coach Corporal Lewis playing several matches.

Such achievement is historic as the police have never won the Major League title before. The team will now parade their skills in the Super League in the coming season.

According to Supt. Daley "the effort was dedicated to former Supt. Bob Richards, a devoted sportsman who had managed the JCF Football Team in former years.

Director of Public Prosections seeks witnessess

The Director of Public Prosecutions is seeking the public's assistance in locating three persons who are witnesses in a case now before the court.

They are Mr. Gerald Jones, who used to be employed to Jamaica Protective Services Limited at Lady Musgrave Road, Kingston 5; Ms. Lorraine Thomas of Vineyard Town, Kingston 3 and Mr. Milton Gordon whose last address was Kensington district, Portland.

Persons with information on the whereabouts of Mr. Jones and Ms. Thomas are being asked to call Sgt A. White of the Bureau of Special Investigations at 922-3359, while those with information on Mr. Gordon may contact Detective Sergeant R. Henry at the Port Antonio CIB at 993-3183. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions can also be contacted at 922-6321.

New man at helm of JCF operations

The Jamaica Constabulary Force Operation Portfolio is now headed by Assistant Commissioner of Police Linval Bailey who is acting as Deputy Commissioner. The post was held by Deputy Commissioner of Police Tilford Johnson, who is now on pre-retirement leave.

Choir fest final reschedule

The national choir fest competition has been rescheduled for the second time due to the inclement weather over the past weeks. It will now be held at the National Indoor Centre at Independence Park on Saturday July 30. The competition, which will commence at 6 p.m., will see performance from international Gospel artiste, Ron Kenoly.

The Jamaica Constabulary Force Choir was among four choirs to advance to the final in a competition held on the lawns of Devon House on Sunday May 29.

On The Beat is a production of the Constabulary Communication Network. For further information contact Inspector Victor Henry or Constable Oneil Patterson at 978-2214 or 927-7083.