Today, National Security Ministry John Saldivar handed over 50 brand new police radios to the Police Department for a donation of $50,000 dollars.
Present at the ceremony was Acting Police Commissioner Russell Blackett, Assistance Commissioner Aaron Guzman, the Western Regional Commander, Senior Superintendent Ralph Moody, the Southern Regional Commander, and newly appointed Northern Regional Commander, Senior Superintendent, Marlon Allen.
A statement from the police department says that these 50 new radios will greatly enhance the communication within the Department since the devices has a countrywide range, and will be used both nationally, and locally in the jurisdictions of, Corozal, Orange Walk, Dangriga, Independence, Toledo, and the newly formed tourism hubs of Hopkins and Placencia.
These radios will be utilized by officers who will make up foot, motorcycle, and mobile patrols, and it will allow for greater integration of different operations held by the police.
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