Deputy Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake has been picked as the new commissioner of police.

He will replace Major General Antony Anderson, whose contract will expire on March 18.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security Dr Horace Chang made the announcement during the post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House today.

Blake will assume the post on March 19.

Chang disclosed that all four deputy commissioners of police applied for the post of commissioner.

“Dr Blake is one of the deputy commissioners, and all four of the deputy commissioners were interviewed… . We think we have reached a level in the force where the promotional process is such that individuals who rise to the top all have the capacity to go forward. The Services Commission identified Dr Kevin Blake as the best prospect to lead the force at this point in time,” he said.

Chang noted that all four deputies interviewed are “excellent police officers”.

“They are men whom we have confidence in but we gave the Services Commission the opportunity to interview, examine their curriculum vitae (CV), their background and the required due diligence and intelligence reports,” he said.

The security minister said that the Government has no problem accepting the recommendation of the Services Commission.
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