7 News Belize

Police Minister Wants to Take Part In Shutdown
posted (September 15, 2010)
And, surprisingly one man who wishes he could join is police minister Doug Singh. That's right, he says the shutdown should be just the beginning.

Hon. Doug Singh - Minister of Police and Public Safety
"I want to encourage the public to do even more than that. I think the shutdown will be effective in getting the kind of support that is necessary for the kind of changes that we need. We want to support them in context of the shutdown, unfortunately is essential services and I cannot ask that the police to shutdown under the circumstances. We strongly support the action of the public in bringing attention to this."

Jules Vasquez
"But it is a protest against you."

Hon. Doug Singh - Minister of Police and Public Safety
"It is not just a protest against us. It is a protest against crime and I think I honestly believe that the public understands that it is not just the police's fault. It is knee jerk reaction to blame the police. As a member of the public I used to blame the police also and I think there are circumstances that I will still blame the police for. Myself included as the head of the police. I have to take responsibility."

Home | Archives | Downloads/Podcasts | Advertise | Contact Us

7 News Belize