Perspective: Montague Implores Police To Shoot in a Condom … Comes Under Fire From Bunting …

It is no secret that the High Command of the Police has been long concerned about the incidents of police fathering unwanted children across Jamaica, W.I.

A number of these alleged “baby mothers” have publicly complained about the poor treatment meted out to them by some of these cops especially when transferred out of the area or parish … transfers are a regular feature of the Police force in Jamaica.

National Security Minister Montague alleged suggested that issuing condoms to members of the Police could help to improve the image of the force. This would also reduce the volume of “baby” maintenance type cases in the Family Court.

Former National Security Minister Peter Bunting has criticized Minister Montague for recommending the use of the condom by the police.

In my perspective Minister Montague’s bold approach to tackling this critical problem should be commended. It is an idea whose time has come. Congrats Minister Montague!

In the meantime the Police is reporting a 10 percent drop in all major crimes. Shootings are still much too high.

Crime

Canadian Tourist has reportedly been killed in Western Jamaica … details are sketchy. We regret this and all violent deaths.

We hope the Police will help to reduce unwanted pregnancies and reduce the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases and improve the image of the force to serve better.

Hopeton O’Connor-Dennie is Senior International Correspondent & Photojournalist for Vision Newspaper Canada.