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- Senior Superintendent Wayne Cameron, head of the Police Officers Association (POA), has been interdicted.
- The interdiction, effective March 12, 2026, places Cameron on three-quarter pay.
- This disciplinary action follows his arrest on fraud charges related to POA funds, specifically alleged fraudulent conversion and larceny as a servant.
- The situation highlights a public dispute between Cameron and Police Commissioner Dr. Kevin Blake, and internal JCF tensions.
- Cameron's attorney states that full disclosure of the charges has not been provided despite a court order.
Senior Superintendent of Police Wayne Cameron, who leads the Police Officers Association (POA) in Jamaica, has been placed on interdiction, effective March 12, 2026. This disciplinary action, announced in the Force Orders, means Cameron will receive three-quarter pay while the matter proceeds.
The interdiction follows Cameron's arrest on fraud charges. These charges specifically involve alleged fraudulent conversion and larceny as a servant, stemming from his handling of POA funds. The move highlights an ongoing public disagreement between Cameron and Police Commissioner Dr. Kevin Blake, and points to broader internal tensions within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).
Cameron's attorney has indicated that a full disclosure of the charges against his client has not yet been provided, despite a court order. This lack of transparency adds another layer to the unfolding situation within the JCF. The interdiction serves as an internal disciplinary measure while the legal process related to the fraud allegations continues.
This development comes amidst other recent incidents involving law enforcement personnel in the region, such as a Jamaican officer serving in the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force being arrested after ammunition was discovered in his luggage. Such events underscore the emphasis on accountability and adherence to professional standards within police forces across the Caribbean.