The Police High Command has made several immediate changes in the management and supervision of the St Elizabeth Division, following the escape of eight inmates from the Black River lock-up on Monday (June 19).

In a release today (June 23), the Constabulary said Deputy Superintendent of Police, Coleridge Minto will assume duties immediately as Commanding Officer for the division, while Superintendent Kenneth Chin will take up duties at Area 5 headquarters.

Changes have also been made to the post of Administration Officer and Operations Officer as well as to other supervisory posts at the station level.

The police say these changes will facilitate a thorough and unimpeded investigation into the circumstances leading to the escape of the inmates.

Two members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force have been interdicted pending further inquiries.

The Inspectorate and Professional Standards Oversight Bureau is leading a comprehensive management review of the division.

he High Command says the relevant video footage has been secured and is being reviewed, while its Scenes of Crime Unit has visited the location and collected essential evidence.