Strong US support : America stands with Jamaica against criminals; ambassador extends sympathy to family of murdered constable

BY KIMMO MATTHEWS Staff reporter matthewsk@jamaicaobserver.com  Friday, July 17, 2015    
Police being briefed during an anti-crime operation
 in Dehman Town, Kingston, yesterday.
 (PHOTO: GARFIELD ROBINSON)
THE American Government yesterday issued a strong statement of support for Jamaica’s anti-crime efforts as soldiers and police rolled out an aggressive all-island campaign against criminals who, since the start of the year, have murdered more than 600 people, among them four women in the last 36 hours.
“The United States Embassy stands with the people and Government of Jamaica against these lawless criminals,” America’s top diplomat, Luis Moreno, said in a statement in which he extended sympathy to the family and colleagues of Constable Crystal Thomas.
Thomas was brutally murdered by gunmen Tuesday night while on her way home on a public passenger bus. Police reported that she had challenged the gunmen who had hijacked the bus on Spanish Town Road in Kingston.
Two suspects were held shortly after and the police said they were hot on the heels of other men in relation to the execution-style killing. Thomas’s service pistol was recovered hours after the incident.
A police corporal during yesterday’s security forces’
 anti-crime operation in Kingston.
 (PHOTO: GARFIELD ROBINSON)
“On behalf of the United States Mission to Jamaica, I wish to extend our deep and sincere condolence to the family and colleagues of Constable Crystal Thomas,” Moreno said in an extraordinary expression from a diplomat.
“Constable Thomas’s bravery and quick action saved many lives and demonstrated her dedication to her country and to protecting her fellow citizens.
At 24 years old, she exemplified the code of the Jamaica Constabulary Force: Serve, Protect and Reassure,” the ambassador said.
“Every day law enforcement officers across Jamaica step into the line of duty. I commend these officers and know they will continue to carry [out] their duties professionally and justly. more

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