Police Department announces promotions, new assignments

There were some major changes in command at the Police Department announced today. Four senior women listed among those promoted include Senior Superintendent Yolanda Murray, Superintendent Louise Willis, Assistant Superintendent Desiree Philips and Inspector Corrine Jacobs. Meanwhile Assistant Commissioner of Police Crispin Jeffries has been transferred to Belmopan as the Commander of Operations. Jeffries replaces Assistant Commissioner Edwardo Wade who is retiring after more than thirty years of service. Succeeding Jeffries is his deputy, Senior Superintendent Allen Whylie. Acting Senior Superintendent Chester Williams is now the Deputy Officer commanding Eastern Division. Assistant Superintendent Aaron Guzman will head the Crimes Investigation Branch in Belize City.

Sr. Supt. Allen Whylie, O.C. Eastern Division
“I wish to reassure the law abiding citizens that under my administration we will continue to be relentless in our efforts to identify, interdict and prevent those bent on criminality whiles maintaining a customer friendly and approachable demeanour
with the public.”

Asst. Supt. Aaron Guzman, O.C., C.I.B, Belize City
“As Mr. Whylie said, it’s a team effort and it’s team building so I don’t intend to change anything at C.I.B. just to improve on what they have been doing in the past.”