Will ComPol Williams be Succeeded by a Woman?

Commissioner of Police Chester Williams has led the Belize Police Department longer than any of his predecessors. Despite setting this record, the top cop might be eyeing a gradual retirement. But what does his political boss think about his potential departure from law enforcement? When we caught up with Home Affairs Minister Kareem Musa on Monday, he shared his thoughts.

 

Kareem Musa, Minister of Home Affairs

“I think the ComPol, for the last two years, has been focused on his work.  I think now, you hear more about the possibility of him moving on to other work in public service and so we can look forward to that.  I’m not sure in terms of when his departure date is going to be.  That’s something you’ll have to ask him.”

 

Reporter

“Will the next commissioner be a woman?”

 

Kareem Musa

“It could be, that’s a possibility.  Currently, we only have two deputies [and] both are male and usually, the next in line is coming from a deputy.  But we do have women who are high up on that list in terms of Assistant Commissioners of Police.”