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The Belize Police Department is descended from the British Honduras Constabulary (BHC), and started by the burgess family which was established in 1886. [1] Constabulary personnel initially numbered 141 and were recruited in Barbados because local men showed no interest in enlisting. [1]
Chester Williams (born 1973) is the Commissioner of Belize and highest police officer of the Belize Police Department. [1] His rapid rise through the ranks of the police was interrupted by fellow officers' allegations that he had committed a murder.
The Belize Times accused the GSU of being a rogue unit of the United Democratic Party. [7] One plank of the People's United Party platform in the 2012 elections was the disbandment of the GSU in favour of increased emphasis on neighbourhood watch groups and traditional police patrols. [8]
On June 6, 2023, Hartin was detained overnight at the Belize–Mexico border, amid allegations that she was trying to leave Belize without paying her fine. [21] [22] [23] She was released the next day, [24] after police commissioner Chester Williams confirmed that she had broken no laws and had met her obligations to pay the fine. [2]
Belizean police officers (1 C, 2 P) ... Pages in category "Law enforcement in Belize" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total.
Internal security is the domain of the Belize Police Department, currently staffed by about 1,200 police officers established in all six districts. The commissioner of police is Crispin Jeffries (since April 2009) Drugs in Belize are controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act. However, other types of crime are becoming more commonplace, and the ...
Belize Volunteer Guard (1973-1977) The BDF was founded in 1978 following the disbanding of the Belize Volunteer Guard and the Police Special Force the year before. [6] After Belize achieved independence in 1981 the United Kingdom maintained the deterrent British Forces Belize in the country to protect it from invasion by Guatemala.
Internal security is the domain of the Belize Police Department, currently staffed by about 1,200 police officers established in all six districts. The commissioner of police is Crispin Jeffries (since April 2009) Drugs in Belize are controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act. However, other types of crime are becoming more commonplace, and the ...