Murders are down across Police Area Two, which comprises St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland.
But Area Commander, ACP McArthur Sutherland, says gang violence in some communities continues to pose a challenge to the police.
ACP McArthur Sutherland, Commander for Area Two.
Between January 1 and October 12, murders are down 40 percent in St. Mary and 44 percent in Portland.
St. Ann recorded a 38 percent decline in murders in the same period.
Meanwhile, Commanding Officer for the St. Ann Police, SSP Carlos Russell, says interpersonal conflicts are the major contributor to homicides in the parish.
Senior Superintendent Carlos Russell, Commanding Officer for the St. Ann police.
The men were speaking on the JCF’s Force4Good Youtube Podcast aired on Sunday.
