39 police officers will be participating in an intensive 5 week training course, designed by The Belize Police Department in partnership with the Belize Defense Force. The physical training will focus on enhancing the fitness of police officers countrywide. Upon completion these officers will then be able to train their fellow officers as well. Here are the highlights from the opening ceremonies today.
Dr. A. Richard Rosado, Commissioner of Police
"To our participants, you are selected because we believe you have the potential. We believe that you can help us raise the standard within the Belize police department. And the challenge ahead of you guys will demand a lot from you in terms of discipline, determination, and teamwork."
"I want to ask you to embrace the opportunity to improve. As you learn from the instructors them and become the best version of yourself, I know that the next five weeks will not be an easy one. It will expand your physical limits. It will equip you with the knowledge in fitness and in health. It is our hope that with this training, you will help us raise the fitness standard, the operational readiness of the Belize police departments."
Oscar Mira, Minister of National Defence & Border Security
"This course is yet another example of the excellent working relationship that we share. The APTI course is one of the courses that we take great pride of in the BDF. Very well trained instructors."
"Some of our instructors are trained overseas. They have just finished their training with BATSUB at Price Barracks. And those soldiers that successfully finish the APTI course and that are now wearing the fear of on their uniform are members of an Elite Group."
"And if you were listening to the CEO earlier he spoke about culture. PTIs are the very essence of our culture of the BDF. I believe that everyone in the country believes that our security forces are fittest."
"They look at us at the higher standard and we must keep that higher standard. The culture of integrity, ensuring that they standards of each exercise and also the fitness standards of our departments and the culture of discipline."
