KINGSTON, Jamaica—An urgent nationwide appeal for blood donations has been issued by the Jamaica Police Federation following a critical incident involving one of their officers. Constable Kwasian Kirlew, a dedicated member of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), sustained severe injuries after being struck by a taxi operator last Friday afternoon at the Hope Road and Lady Musgrave Road intersection in St. Andrew.
The injured officer is currently undergoing intensive medical treatment at the University Hospital of the West Indies, where medical professionals have emphasized the critical need for immediate blood donations to support her recovery. The hospital’s medical team has formally declared an emergency requirement for blood supplies to facilitate Constable Kirlew’s urgent care needs.
Authorities are encouraging compassionate citizens to visit any of the island’s blood collection facilities, including the National Blood Bank or the University Hospital of the West Indies’ dedicated blood collection center. Donors are specifically requested to present their donation receipts to the University Hospital’s blood collection center to ensure proper tracking and allocation of resources toward Constable Kirlew’s medical treatment. This collective effort demonstrates community solidarity with law enforcement personnel during times of crisis.