Those three Saturday morning murders happened in a 7 hours span, all in the Belize District. So, what are police going to do? Well, significant changes in the Eastern Division are afoot. Senior Superintendent Alford Grinage is being moved up to the Deputy Commander Eastern Division with responsibility for operations. The police command hopes that Grinage's high energy style can increase police effectiveness in the streets. Senior Superintendent Alden Dawson will be moved over form precinct one to precinct two where he will take over Grinage's former post. Superintendent David Chi will the come over from Precinct four to take over precinct two. Superintendent Linden Flowers will then go over to precinct four and Inspector Mark Flowers will take over the GSU.
Those are the changes in command to respond to the crime spike and police have also enacted increased traffic checkpoints in the city. A release issued late last night says, quote, "The Police Department extends its deepest condolences to the families and friends grieving the loss of their loved ones as a result of the recent spike of crime and violence in Belize City. The Police department stands in solidarity with you and assures the General Public that they will do all in their power to investigate and prosecute those responsible, for these crimes, to the full extent of the Law." End quote.
The release then adds that with immediate effect, there will be an increased presence of police in selected areas of the City. Officers will be overtly patrolling the streets and checkpoints will be set up at strategic locations across the city in order to stem the violence. The release adds that, quote, "Teams of Police officers will be doing house - to - house visits to strengthen police/community relations." End quote. The release says senior Officers will be available at any of our four Police Precincts in Belize City.
Oddly, though, we couldn't find any to give us an interview on the current investigations today.
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