In a significant stride toward enhanced road safety, Belize’s Department of Transport has officially graduated its second cohort of transport officers following an intensive three-week training program. The graduation ceremony, held on November 28, 2025, marks a pivotal development in the nation’s traffic enforcement capabilities and inter-agency collaboration.
The comprehensive training regimen focused on sharpening enforcement techniques, reinforcing professional conduct, and instilling disciplined operational protocols. Officers from across the country participated in the program, which emphasized behavioral transformation and ethical enforcement practices as core components of their professional development.
Transport Minister Dr. Louis Zabaneh addressed the graduates, highlighting the importance of leading by example. “We must embody the behavioral changes we expect from the public,” Zabaneh stated. “This training empowers you to emerge as transformed professionals, capable of executing your duties with enhanced competence and integrity.”
The ceremony underscored the strengthened partnership between the Transport Department and Belize Police Department, representing a unified approach to traffic management. Home Affairs Minister Oscar Mira emphasized the critical role of transport officers in public safety, noting that “every traffic stop and inspection carries profound implications for order and safety on our roads.”
Police Commissioner Dr. Richard Rosado detailed the training’s deliberate structure, designed to enhance operational judgment and decision-making capabilities. “The program was meticulously crafted to reinforce your authority through clarity, competence, and discipline,” Rosado explained to the graduates.
This initiative reflects the Ministry of Transport’s ongoing commitment to establishing a safer, more disciplined transportation infrastructure through professionalized enforcement personnel. The graduation ceremony signifies Belize’s multi-sectoral approach to creating more secure roadways and building public confidence in traffic management institutions.