New Police Commissioner Tackles Rising Violence in Belize City

With the murder count on the rise, Commissioner of Police Dr. Richard Rosado has taken command at a crucial moment. He highlighted escalating tensions among rival groups in Lake-I over the past few weeks, stressing the urgent need for intervention. Rosado is convinced that the criminal elements involved need a timeout and is committed to further reducing the murder rate. His leadership aims to bring stability and safety back to Belize City.

 

Dr. Richard Rosado, Commissioner of Police

“I do believe that the public judge us by the violent crime and murder. One of my top priorities is to reduce the violent crime and murder, while still placing emphasis on the property crimes, but the violent crimes must be addressed and reduced further. I think that with the way forward, we will be able to do that. The process will not be overnight. It will take some time. I believe it is doable. I am taking over office when the situation on the ground is a critical situation and we are doing our best to ensure that we address those situations, critical situation on the ground, but I do believe that the situation is so critical that the guys on the ground need a time out.”

 

Paul Lopez

“Are the guys on the ground testing you and pushing back on this change?”

 

Dr. Richard Rosado

“I don’t believe so, I think the tension has existed for the past few weeks and we have been putting things in place to try to address it. It just happen that the criminal with take opportunities that presents themselves to get back at their rivals and it is up to us to try to see how we can stem that or address those situations.”