BBob,
The JCF High Commission raised the threat level for their family of officers to " extreme", out of caution. There have been 3 officers shot in the last 4 days around the island. One in Kingston on Friday during a robbery, one in MoBay on Saturday and now the one last night. This is unusual and thus the warning to their officers.
Since this is so unusual, the highest level was warranted. Its definition is technically "imminent" but that doesn't completely fit the disconnected profile of these shootings.
Having a police woman as a neighbor, it is good to hear that the warning has been passed on to the entire force. Everyday when we see her leave for duty, we always say to have a safe day. Being a cop is a tough job.
Police being killed anywhere is always troubling.
