Punta Gorda Police Department

Belize Police Department Mission

Prevent Crime, Enforce the Law & Support Quality Public Safety by Delivering Respectful, Professional, & Dependable Police Services. The Belize Police Department, adheres to the mission statement of "The police and community working in partnership for a safer Belize."

Our Vision And Values

Best Practices in Policing

Use best practices, including officer safety and performance-based accountability, to provide progressive and responsive police services to crime victims, witnesses, and all members of the community.

Ethics & Integrity

Foster an organizational culture that values integrity, accountability, ethical decision-making and respect for civil and constitutional rights.

Community Partnership

Strengthen links with all community members and associations through open communications, mutual responsibility, and a commitment to customer service.

Identify, Prioritize & Solve Problems

Identify and prioritize crime prevention and law enforcement challenges using a flexible problem-solving approach that achieves results.

Management & Organizational Efficiency & Effectiveness

Structure the organization to support the BPD mission, and field a well-trained sworn and civilian workforce which uses technology, training equipment and research strategically and effectively.