Police Chaplains in Jamaica: 15 as of 2021

As of September 2021, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) employed 15 police chaplains (full-time and part-time combined).

Roles & Deployment

• Assigned to police stations/divisions island-wide.
• Provide spiritual guidance, counseling, crisis support to officers and families.
• Facilitate community-police relations through outreach, mediation, youth programs.
• Conduct services, weddings, funerals for JCF members.

Context

• JCF strength: ~12,000–14,000 officers.
• Chaplaincy program formalized to address occupational stress, trauma, burnout.
• Multi-denominational (Christian, other faiths represented).

For current numbers, contact the JCF Chaplaincy Services Branch or the Ministry of National Security.