Commissioner responds to criticisms over the JCF's treatment

[Farmah]

See The Full Text In Link Below:

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/...ooting_9208245

[Muadib]

Yuh nuh hear seh him have big Lawyah ?

Di man muss know him rights..

[Exile]

REfuse???

[Mosiah]

Did they have an identification parade for OJ Simpson?

Every striking thing that happens in Jamaica hinges on identification parades! So, if the taximan fails to identify the X6 driver for whatever reason, the case dies right there?!?!

Meanwhile, the X6 driver is refusing to hand over his firearm to the police to facilitate ballistics testing.

Sigh

[Lazie]

So why they won't name his son either? The son was charged with a crime and that means is it is ok to name the son! Let me guess, the son is not named because tha would identify the father! The father must be big, really big. Looks like he his biggger that the press, the police, the government and both political parties.

"He stated that the decision not to publicly name the main suspect was also influenced by the possibility of the conduct of an identification parade to link the individual to the crime."

[Time]

Commissioner responds to criticisms over the JCF's treatment of Khajeel Mais case


Commissioner of Police Owen Ellington has responded to criticisms over the decision by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) not to name the suspect who was being sought for the murder of 17-year old Kingston College student Khajeel Mais.
The JCF had come under fire and accusations of double standard for not revealing the man’s identity.
It followed a slew of calls from some sectors of the society for the suspect's name to be made public or for him to be listed as a person of interest.
In a statement released early Wednesday morning, July 13, Commissioner Ellington sought to clear the air.
According to the Commissioner, the main suspect is a citizen of a foreign country and was in that country at the time the Jamaican police discovered his possible involvement in Khajeel’s death.
He explained that obligations stipulated in the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty dictated that the JCF prepare a case file and obtain a warrant for the suspect’s arrest.
The JCF had to ensure that the necessary due diligence was done and in a timely manner in order to facilitate the suspect’s return to Jamaica.
The Commissioner said the premature release of information about the suspect would therefore only complicate the case and possibly hinder the police investigation.
He stated that the decision not to publicly name the main suspect was also influenced by the possibility of the conduct of an identification parade to link the individual to the crime.
Given these factors, Commissioner Ellington says the decision was made not to list the suspect as a Person of Interest.
Now that the individual has since returned to Jamaica, is in police custody and will be interviewed he says there is now no need to publicly name the suspect as a person of interest.
He added that the JCF will not hesitate to name the accused when it is appropriate to do so. Commissioner Ellington also urged members of the public to allow the Police to investigate the case without hindrance.
Commissioner Ellington added that Khajeel’s family is being kept abreast of developments in the probe.

So why they won't name his son either? The son was charged with a crime and that means is it is ok to name the son! Let me guess, the son is not named because tha would identify the father! The father must be big, really big. Looks like he his biggger that the press, the police, the government and both political parties.

[Sir X]

but none can say exactly what they disagree with


In case you missed it he said it himself.......

[Sir X]

Faught!

[Lazie]

I knew this forum had many experts but didn't realize it was this much. Everyone is quick to dismiss what he said but none can say exactly what they disagree with.

The police have the suspects in custody ... low dem mek dem duh dem job nuh?

[MdmeX]

My Spanish teacher would yell - Excellent, excellent RUBBISH. Siddung!!

Commissioner betta yuh neva comment.

[Muadib]

Fiyah him !

Wheh Renato when yuh need him ?

Wi need summady dat shoot straight (even when dem cyaan si)

[Rudi]

Utter Crap.

[Mosiah]

Nonsense!!!

[Rockman]

Bettah hym neva say nuttin!
Oh well,the only solution if for the JCF to stop naming persons of interest.

[Lazie]

Commissioner responds to criticisms over the JCF's treatment of Khajeel Mais case


Commissioner of Police Owen Ellington has responded to criticisms over the decision by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) not to name the suspect who was being sought for the murder of 17-year old Kingston College student Khajeel Mais.
The JCF had come under fire and accusations of double standard for not revealing the man’s identity.
It followed a slew of calls from some sectors of the society for the suspect's name to be made public or for him to be listed as a person of interest.
In a statement released early Wednesday morning, July 13, Commissioner Ellington sought to clear the air.
According to the Commissioner, the main suspect is a citizen of a foreign country and was in that country at the time the Jamaican police discovered his possible involvement in Khajeel’s death.
He explained that obligations stipulated in the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty dictated that the JCF prepare a case file and obtain a warrant for the suspect’s arrest.
The JCF had to ensure that the necessary due diligence was done and in a timely manner in order to facilitate the suspect’s return to Jamaica.
The Commissioner said the premature release of information about the suspect would therefore only complicate the case and possibly hinder the police investigation.
He stated that the decision not to publicly name the main suspect was also influenced by the possibility of the conduct of an identification parade to link the individual to the crime.
Given these factors, Commissioner Ellington says the decision was made not to list the suspect as a Person of Interest.
Now that the individual has since returned to Jamaica, is in police custody and will be interviewed he says there is now no need to publicly name the suspect as a person of interest.
He added that the JCF will not hesitate to name the accused when it is appropriate to do so. Commissioner Ellington also urged members of the public to allow the Police to investigate the case without hindrance.
Commissioner Ellington added that Khajeel’s family is being kept abreast of developments in the probe.