Frontline Officers Celebrated as Police Week Roars Back to Life
After a four-year break, the Belize Police Department is reviving a long-standing tradition, honoring the men and women who serve on the frontlines. Today, more than three hundred officers stepped into the spotlight, receiving awards and promotions for their dedication and sacrifice. It’s a moment of recognition in a profession that often goes unnoticed. We spoke with Minister of Home Affairs Oscar Mira and Commissioner of Police Dr. Richard Rosado about what this milestone means, not just for the officers being celebrated, but for the future of policing in Belize.
Oscar Mira
Oscar Mira, Minister of Home Affairs
“Today is about the police officers who are on the parade square Many of them received awards, some for ten, fifteen, twenty, up to thirty years of service, dedicated service to our country. Some promotions as well. this is police week and we are honoring police officers who go beyond what is the call of duty. Not an easy job to do and a very unforgiving job at that.”
Richard Rosado
Dr. Richard Rosado, Commissioner of Police
“We are in the middle of police week and this is one of our highlights today. We had the last medal and award ceremony in September 2022 and I am pleased to recognize our dedicated officers for their years of service, commitment and their excellence in service. So, it is truly a good feeling to be able to recognize them as the Commissioner of Police.”
We will have more for you from the ceremony in Thursday night’s newscast.
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