What is the Police Public Complaints Authority?
The authority is an independent, non-police agency of the Ministry of Justice with the power to investigate allegations of misconduct filed by members of the public against members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force and its auxiliaries. Investigations are conducted in an impartial and objective fashion by the authority’s investigative staff, which is made up solely of civilian employees. Who comprises the authority? The authority consists of three persons appointed by the governor general in his discretion by instrument under the broad seal (one of whom is appointed executive chairman). What are the legal functions of the authority? a) To monitor the investigation by the force of any complaint or other matter to which the act applies with a view to ensuring that such investigation is conducted impartially. b) To supervise the investigation of complaints by the force. c) To undertake direct investigation of complaints. d) To evaluate and report to the minister of justice from time to tim
