It’s Raining, It’s Pouring at Raccoon Street Police Station

A heavy downpour on Wednesday night turned the Racoon Street Police Station in Belize City into a soggy mess. Videos making the rounds on social media show water gushing through a leaky roof, flooding the station’s floors and leaving officers scrambling. This isn’t the first time concerns have been raised about the condition of police buildings. Officers have long voiced frustration over poor maintenance, and this latest incident has only added fuel to the fire. In response, the Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries issued a statement acknowledging the issue. They pointed to decades of neglect and underinvestment in public infrastructure as the root of the problem, and assured the public that the concerns are being taken seriously. The ministry further committed to repairing these dilapidated structures, stating “In response, ministry has already initiated a phased nationwide improvement plan aimed at enhancing the working and living conditions of our officers. We are currently pursuing temporary accommodations to relocate critical units operating from Raccoon Street Police Station” .