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Canadians Donate High Tech Ballistics Equipment
posted (October 12, 2012)
Today the Canadian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Diane Ablonczy visited Belize to hand over an Integrated Ballistic Identification System - known as IBIS.

The handover was made at the National Forensic Science Facility in Ladyville and National Security Minister John Saldivar commented on the value of the IBIS system:..

Hon. John Saldivar, Minister of Police
"Canada donated this integrated ballistic identification system which is valued at over 2 million dollars which is said to be the most advance ballistic imaging solution in the world today. This will now significantly increase the ability of our law enforcement agencies to make ballistic matches across crime scenes and jurisdictions. We now have the most talked about imaging solution added to our inventory. It is important to underscore the fact that this IBIS system was delivered to us in less than 6 months from the time a commitment was made by the Canadian government. Those of us who know how difficult it is to walked through the bureaucracy and red tape of government will appreciate the short space of time that this donation has taken to arrive at our shores. You have demonstrated by your swift action that not only are you a true partner in the fight against national and transnational crime but that you are serious about playing your role."

Diane Ablonczy, Canadian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
"I was surprise too, six months? That's a speed of light for government and you are right about that but we brought it here and we are really looking forward to have partnership together."

"This equipment is coming from Canada is going to benefit all of us because we are so connected and because our wellbeing is supported by what we do together."

While the police department does have a police officer with specialized ballistics training, he now has to acquire specialized training in the IBIS Software.

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