Portia saddened by news of cops’ deaths

KINGSTON – The People’s National Party is expressing condolences to the families and co-workers of the two policemen who were killed during the upsurge of violence in the last 24 hours in Kingston and St Andrew, Jamaica.In a release, Opposition Leader Portia Simpson Miller said she was saddened to hear of the death  of two police officers who died in the line of duty.She also wished for a speedy recovery for those policemen who were also injured.Simpson Miller is encouraging the security forces  to remain resolute as they carry out their duties. She is also calling for all law-abiding citizens  to give support to the security forces and ask that the security forces in turn ensure that law-abiding citizens be treated with respect. (Gleaner/Power 106 News)