In a significant community-led security enhancement initiative, local businesses in Belize City have donated a fully-equipped police booth to the Belize Police Department. The new structure, located on Orange Street, replaces a temporary tent previously used by officers operating at a critical checkpoint between rival gang territories in the Taylors Alley and George Street areas.
Senior Superintendent Reymundo Reyes, Regional Commander of the Eastern Division, explained the operational importance of this upgrade. “Administration previously removed tents from this and other city locations after observing reduced officer mobility and a concerning spike in shooting incidents within close proximity,” stated Reyes. “The community itself identified the need and approached administration in Belmopan to facilitate this donation.”
The strategically positioned booth serves as a business hub transit point, enabling police to more effectively minimize armed robberies and shootings through consistent presence. While currently operational with open doors for ventilation, authorities are addressing design modifications. “This afternoon I will have somebody take measurements for rear windows to maintain visual surveillance of approaching vehicles and individuals,” Reyes confirmed regarding security enhancements.
Though constructed primarily from plastic materials, the structure provides essential shelter from extreme heat and offers officers a secure space for meal breaks during extended shifts. Superintendent Reyes emphasized departmental appreciation for the donation, noting it significantly improves working conditions while strengthening crime prevention capabilities in one of the city’s most challenging security environments.