ComPol Says He Did Not Expect to Be Named ComPol under UDP

Reflecting on the progress the police department has made under his leadership; Williams shared his thoughts as they move into 2025. He emphasized that it took a lot of hard work and dedication, and that true leadership means leading by example. As Belize’s longest-serving Commissioner of Police, Williams noted that his journey began unexpectedly under the previous administration, and he expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve in this role.

 

Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police

“I am humbled by the opportunity that has been given to me by the previous U.D.P administration. Honestly, I did not think that I would have become commissioner under the U.D.P administration, but it happened, and I’m grateful for that. And then moving forward, we have the P.U.P. Coming into power. And again, the prime minister gave me the opportunity to continue as commissioner police. And so, I am grateful and humbled by that. I take service to the public very, very seriously.  I do not underestimate nothing or nobody. I believe that if there’s a job to be done, they must do it to the best of your ability. Hard work, commitment and dedication do yield success. We cannot expect to lead. If we’re not leading by example, we can’t expect to lead if we’re not present. We can’t expect to lead if we do not  know how to lead people and I I’m not perfect but I try my best to ensure I do the best I can to keep my team motivated As well as to make sure that I guide them to do the right thing and I believe that is what had  Helped me to remain In my position of commissioner for such a long time.”