ComPol and Port Area Representative Connect with Local Residents

The Community Policing Unit has maintained a steady presence in various neighborhoods of Belize City, and on some occasions, Commissioner of Police Chester Williams participates in meet-and-greet sessions. This Wednesday, Williams was accompanied by Port Loyola Area Representative Gilroy Usher for a tour of the area, where they engaged with residents on Caesar Ridge Road. Both officials expressed their desire to listen to the concerns of the community.

 

Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police

“Normally I come on this meet and greet because people will say things to us, some concerns that we cannot address that the political representative in the area could address, so Mr. Usher is here to ensure that those issues that relate to his office, that he can hear from the people and see what he can do to address those issues.”

 

Marion Ali

“What are some of those issues?”

 

Gilroy Usher, Area Representative, Port Loyola

“Well, one of the issues is crime, but it’s very minimal right now compared to previous years. And so the whole purpose of this meet and greet is to assure the citizens that the police is here to cooperate with them to combat crime in every possible way and also to persuade the young people to take advantage of the many benefits of the L.I.U program to earn a honest living and also learn life skills so that they are they are more it is more easily for them to find employment in the wider community.”