Drip by Drip: Years of Neglect Surface at Racoon Street Station

The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a formal response following viral videos of the deteriorating conditions at the Racoon Street Police Station during recent rainfall.

The Ministry said, “the well-being of our officers and the integrity of our law enforcement infrastructure remain matters of the highest priority.”

The Ministry confirmed that it is working to secure temporary accommodations for critical units currently operating out of the Racoon Street station to ensure officers have safe and functional workspaces.

It added that over the past year,it has undertaken renovation and rehabilitation efforts at more than a dozen police stations and substations across Belize.

The Ministry said it is collaborating with international partners to design and construct modern, climate-resilient police buildings.