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How Will Compol Chester and Deputy Broaster Coexist?
Wed, January 16, 2019

And one more intrigue we just had to ask Commissioner Williams about is the dynamic between him and his first Deputy Commissioner, Edward Broaster.

Last week, we took you back to 2008, when the public enmity and disputes between these 2 had reached a fever pitch, to the point where Broaster made a criminal complaint against Williams. In an outspoken interview at the time, Williams lashed back, saying Broaster was trying to derail his career as a police officer.

Well, something went right for Williams, because he ended back on top - at the very top.  

So, has the 11 years that has since passed been enough to heal those very deep wounds between the 2 most senior cops in the department? We asked Williams about that today; here's how he answered that one:

Daniel Ortiz
"We have to remember years that you two gentlemen had very public disputes, seems as though you all were nemesis at one point. How does it work now, have you all worked out those years of grievance and the misunderstanding you all have to the point now that you will be able to work professionally with each other?"

Chester Williams - Commissioner of Police
"Channel 7 is very mischievous you know (laugh). Myself and Mr. Broaster, we do have a very good cordial and respectful working relationship. I know my role, Mr. Broaster knows his role and the Belize Police Department is bigger than both myself and Mr. Broaster. And so, in terms of us working together contrary to what people out there may believe, we do enjoy a very respectful and cordial working relationship, so I don't foresee any difficulties with us working together in ensuring that we fulfill our policing mandate. So those are sitting on the corner with popcorn waiting to see something happen, they can put away the popcorn because nothing is going to happen."

Williams takes over at the age of 44 - 11 years before the age of retirement. 

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