U.S. Embassy in Jamaica

Subject: Security Alert: Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF) emergency line inoperative, please use alternative phone numbers.

Location: Jamaica

Event: The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens that the emergency phone number to the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF); 119, is currently out of service. We would like to remind U.S. citizens to remain vigilant and if you encounter an emergency, please contact the police at either 876-220-2836 or 876-404-0616.

Actions to Take:

• Be aware of your surroundings
• All U.S. citizens should enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)to receive Alerts and ensure you can be located in an emergency.
• Refer to our website for the latest Alerts and Messages for U.S. citizens.
• Monitor local media for updates

Assistance:

• U.S. Embassy Kingston, Jamaica
  142 Old Hope Rd. Kingston 6, Jamaica
  +1-876-702-6000
  KingstonACS@state.gov
  https://jm.usembassy.gov/
• U.S. Consular Agency Montego Bay
  Whitter Village, Ironshore
  Unit EU-1 (across from Burger King)
  Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica
  +1-876-953-0620
  MobayACS@state.gov
• U.S. Consular Agency Cayman Islands
  150 Smith Road
  Smith Road Center, Unit 202B
  George Town, KY1-1010
  Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
  +345-945-8173
  CaymanACS@state.gov
• State Department – Consular Affairs
  +1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444
• Jamaica Country Information
• Cayman Island Country Information
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates
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