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Since July, Senior Superintendent Chester Williams the police officer trying to tackle the gang violence situation Belize City through Community Policing. Well tonight, meet Chester Williams, the attorney. He was called to the bar today, meaning he is officially admitted to practice law by the Chief Justice. His senior, Edwin Flowers made the application in court on his behalf.

And, it's not only a big deal for Williams, who becomes on the 7th police officer in the Department's history to be called to the Bar. To note the importance, His Minister, John Saldivar, and his other boss, Police Commissioner Allen Whylie, both attended, along with the top brass of Police Eastern Division.

After he had taken the oath a legal practitioner, and he had signed the documents finalizing it, we met him outside of court to discuss his elevation.:

Sr. Supt. Chester Williams, Esq. - Can Now Practice Law

"Thanks to all those persons who assisting me getting where I am today, including my attorney Mr. Flowers who did the honour of bringing me before the court and having me admitted to the bar and to be able to practice law in Belize. I must say that I'm humbled to be a member of this noble profession, a class of very limited people. And as I enter into this new profession, I will continue to do my best in the way I perform my duties as a police officer. And I will use my knowledge and experience to assist the Belize Police Department."

I am the only one who has been called so far and remain in the Belize Police Department. Often police officers leave to study law; they come back and normally leave the department and go in other profession. But so far I am the only one who has acquired the legal education, being called to the bar and remain as a police officer."

"I believe that my promotion is in the pipeline, I should be promoted to the rank of assistant commissioner anytime soon. That discussion has been had with the commissioner of police and even the Prime Minister himself had also assured me that I will be getting my promotion very shortly so. I await that and see where I go from there."

Williams has been in the police department for over 20 years. He says that he will continue to serve as a police officer until he reaches the age of retirement.