Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is set to lead a protest later this month against what it says is an alarming rise in police killings in Jamaica.

The End Police Violence Protest will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Half Way Tree Transport Centre in St Andrew.

“The event aims to spotlight the escalating crisis of police fatal shootings in Jamaica and demand accountability, justice, and systemic reform. This year alone, 93 individuals have been killed by police, marking a staggering 165 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024,” the JFJ said in a release.

JFJ’s Executive Director, Mickel Jackson, has warned that if this trend continues, the country could surpass its highest recorded police killing figures, exceeding the 258 deaths reported in 2013 — numbers not seen since before the establishment of the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM).

According to the JFJ, the protest will bring together victims, their families, human rights advocates, and concerned citizens to amplify their voices and push for change. Participants will engage in a peaceful rally with placards and chants such as “End Police Violence”, “Where are the body-worn cameras?” and “Accountability Now,” alongside victim testimonials and solidarity speeches from civil society leaders, the human rights lobby group said.

It calls on the public, community groups, and media “to join this critical movement to confront systemic issues within law enforcement and advocate for a Jamaica where human rights and dignity are upheld for all.”