| Police Trade Pistols For Paint Brushes |
| Thu, March 10, 2016 |
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| Today police officers from the Eastern Division North in Belize City, led by Assistant Superintendent Desiree Phillips, put down their batons and pistols, and picked up paint brushes. The cops were partnering with the Belize City Council and residents to target two known gang areas for community rehabilitation. One of the areas they targeted was an area of Victoria Street. Cops got down and dirty to clean and give the one and only park in that community a much-needed facelift. What is particular about this park is that it was named after 9 year old Joshua Abraham a child who was caught in a crossfire between rival gangs in 2011. We caught up with volunteers today as they got on with the works.
The other structure that was targeted is the area near Pink's Alley. Officers along with members of the City Council and even some youths from majestic alley worked together to repaint a portion of City Hall. An old dilapidated wooden structure that has been the target of much graffiti. Inspector Fitzroy Yearwood, Public Relations Officer for the Eastern Division, led the efforts at that site.
Police say it's not a one off event, and that they hope to continue these community partnership initiatives.
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