Ticketing system being expanded to illegal vending, breaches of Noise Abatement Act

According to Jamaica Observer (General News), The Ticket Information Management System (TIMS) developed by the Jamaica Constabulary Force will target illegal vending and party promoters who breach the Noise Abatement Act. Minister of National Security and Peace Dr Horace Chang provided an update during a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. “As we continue to reduce murders and other serious crimes, greater attention must now be placed on public order. We must ensure that the way in which the police engage citizens is professional, proportionate and respectful. We want effective enforcement while maintaining a strong relationship between the police and the public,” Chang said. He explained that the TIMS will support the administration of fixed penalty offences where much of the public order issues arise. These include illegal vending, bad driving and breaches of the Noise Abatement Act. “One of the things I find mos