Kevin Francis
Kevin Francis is a Deputy Superintendent of Police in Jamaica who previously served as the officer in charge of the Barnett Street Police Station during the time when Mario Deane was fatally beaten while in police custody in August 2014. He recently testified in the trial concerning the actions of three officers implicated in Deane's death, emphasizing the police's responsibility for the well-being of prisoners and detailing the protocols for managing lockups. Francis is currently stationed at the Westmoreland divisional headquarters.
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Recent news mentions
Deputy Superintendent of Police Kevin Francis appealed for maturity and dialogue on the campaign trail.
Westmoreland cops urge responsible political campaigning ahead of election | Lead Stories
Jamaica· 2025-07-14
Kevin Francis is the Officer in Charge of Operations in the Westmoreland Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force.
Westmoreland police report 60 per cent drop in murders | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-11Deputy Superintendent of Police Kevin Francis testified about accessing the policy document.
Justice Daye rejects lock-up policy document taken from Internet | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-13
Kevin Francis was the Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of the Barnett Street Police Station lockup at the time of Deane's beating.
Defence wraps, prosecution to start closing arguments | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-10
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Kevin Francis was called to testify further on his previous evidence regarding the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s lock-up administration policy.
Application for jury to visit cell rejected | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-08
Deputy Superintendent of Police Kevin Francis was to be recalled to expound on lock-up administration policy.
Judge in Mario Deane trial rejects prosecution's attempt to recall witness and defence's request for jury to visit lock-up | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-07Deputy Superintendent of Police Kevin Francis retook the stand to complete his testimony for the prosecution.
Trial judge raises concern over media coverage | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-19
Deputy Superintendent of Police Kevin Francis is on sick leave for five days under doctor's orders.
Subofficer identifies two of three cops accused in fatal beating | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-13
Kevin Francis testified that the police are responsible for the well-being of prisoners in their care.
Senior cop: Police responsible for well-being of prisoners | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-08