1. Will I have to go to court if I give a statement to INDECOM?
Only cases which are subject to a person being charged, will there be a possibility of future court attendance.
2. How do I report an incident or make a complaint?
Persons who would like to make a complaint or give information regarding an incident, can use of the following methods:
1.Complete the online form
2. Call the toll free incident and tip lines
- Digicel: 1-888-935-5550
- FLOW: 1-888-991-5555
3. Whatsapp INDECOM
- 1-876-553-5555
4. Visit or call an INDECOM office
- Kingston & St. Andrew
1 Dumfries Road
Kingston 10
968-1932/ 968-8875
- Manchester
1A Brumalia Road
Unit 10, Cobblestone Professional Centre
Mandeville, Manchester
961-1542/ 961-4171
- St. James
Praise Concourse Plaza
18 Queens Drive,
Montego Bay, St. James
940-2310
5. Send an email
3. Do I need to provide a statement in the presence of a lawyer?
No
4. Is there a time limit in which a complaint can be made to INDECOM?
There is a limitation period upon which a complaint may not be acted upon by the Commission, unless it is made not later than 12 months from the day in which the complainant had notice of the conduct alleged.
5. What are the categories of complaints that INDECOM investigates?
Shooting Incidents
Detention Issues Conduct & Abuse Property Incidents - Fatal Shooting
- Shooting Injury
- Discharge of Firearm
- Accidental Discharge of Firearm
- Warning Shots
- Death In Custody
- Assault in Custody
- Unlawful Arrest
- Unlawful Detention
- Unduly Long Detention
- False Imprisonment
- Assault
- Abuse of Office
- Unprofessional Conduct
- Neglect of Duty
- Breach of INDECOM Act
- Perversion of the Course of Justice
- Unlawful Wounding
- Road Death/Collision/Injury
- Corruption
- Sexual Offences
- Illegal Entry
- Illegal Search
- Seizure of Property
- Misappropriation of Property
- Destruction of Property
- Arson