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Security & Strategic Review - February 2022
CARIBBEAN POINTERS
*** JAMAICA MURDERS UP 10%. According to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), there were 1,463 murders in Jamaica in 2021, up 10% on the 2020 figure. However, according to the JCF, all other major crimes were down in 2021. Shootings were down 2%; there were 25% less reported rape cases; and robberies were down 24%.
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