Lobby group Stand Up for Jamaica says it’s deeply concerned by the alarming data from the Independent Commission of Investigation, about the number of fatal shootings involving the police since the start of this year.

Indecom’s data shows that there were 19 fatal shootings and four involved members of the vulnerable community.

Stand Up for Jamaica says this reflects, the failure of the security forces who lack the proper training in how they approach various circumstances.

The group is reiterating its call for a better option to fight crime stating that the interaction between the members of the security forces, the mentally ill, and citizens especially those from the inner-city have worsened.

Stand Up for Jamaica is also calling on the authorities to place more emphasis on community-based training for officers.

The group says the culture of force has infringed upon the rights and lives of Jamaicans and it’s happy that Indecom is renewing the calls for various recommendations such as the use of non-lethal options and the use of body-worn cameras.

It states that these recommendations are encouraged, as they will strengthen the systems to give justice and ensure accountability.

Stand up for Jamaica says it believes there needs to be a different approach in fighting crime.

The group says its waiting to see a plan to address the deep-rooted problems.

It adds that providing more opportunities including job is one of the biggest deterrents to crime.