Orange Walk Mayor Meets with Police Commissioner to Discuss Citizen Security Amid Rising Crime

Orange Walk’s Mayor, Ladrick Shephard spent yesterday afternoon in a meeting with Police Commissioner Chester Williams and his Commander of Operations Alford Grinage in which they discussed citizen security.  According to the mayor, the meeting addressed the recent two murders on Monkey River Street as well as the increase in patrols and the stepping up of security measures.  

Police Commissioner Chester Williams also spoke with Love News indicating what the Police are prepared to do to ensure the safety of the Orange Walk residents.  He also noted that he and Mayor Shepherd had visited the hotspots in the municipality.

One of the key discussions surrounded the security measures for the upcoming September Carnival as well as the acquisition and installation of cameras.