We just returned from Negril yesterday, and I concur that it was nice to see an increased police presence. Even hanging out on the West End, it was not uncommon to see the police pickup truck or jeep driving down one of the lanes. I also noticed a dramatic decrease in motorcycles after the effort to impound illegal ones. The bikes I did see appeared to be legal (i.e. without the loud mufflers) and obeying most traffic laws. It was refreshing to see motorcycles out numbered by scooters! I also saw a couple roadblocks, where the police were checking documentation on the red plates. I stood outside the Mirage waiting 10 minutes for a route taxi, wondering where the heck they all were!

The beach was nice too. I was bothered a few times, but much less than usual. Only a couple hustlers and the regular vendors weren't too much of an annoyance (I shouldn't have to tell the Ciiiigarette Man 3 times that I don't smoke).