Phillips

National Security Minis-ter Dr. Peter Phillips says the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is in need of the most sophisticated personnel that the country can offer.

Speaking on Thursday at a scholarship awards ceremony for the children of members of the JCF, Dr. Phillips challenged young Jamaicans pursuing studies at the tertiary level to consider a career in the force.

According to Dr. Phillips, the force is being rebranded to remove the perception of an institution which only involves brawn and not brain.

"It is a force which requires technological sophistication and the highest level of technical skills that you can imagine," he stressed.

Thirty students received scholar-ships amounting to $100,000 each, to finance their studies at tertiary institutions.

The number of recipients will be increased to 50 next year while the sum awarded will also be improved to match escalating tuition costs.

Under the scholarship programme, priority is given to children of police personnel who have been killed or maimed on the job.