And those discussions - according to our sources-are that parcel 815 was on the selling block so that the government could make a real estate windfall and reroute the proceeds to a new 911 Center in Belize City where emergency calls would be routed and surveillance cameras would be monitored. All that is currently happening at the very dilapidated Raccoon street property.
Bennett discussed the infrastructure needs:
Reporter
"So the report is that the sale of the Caye Caulker police land was to pay for that 911 center and then develop it into a full police station on Lake I Boulevard."
Elton Bennett, CEO - Ministry of Home Affairs
"I believe I have addressed the Caye Caulker situation."
Reporter
"Yeah. So then how do you fund that 911 center and the full blown police station?"
Elton Bennett, CEO - Ministry of Home Affairs
"I think we were constantly looking for a source of funds. I know it's a very important, capability within the police department at 911 service. And again, the Raccoon Street is is very pressing as well. So we're constantly looking for, for funds to be able to accomplish just, there's, there's a lot more as well there. There are many police stations across this country, and that requires complete renovation. That requires complete replacement. There are vehicles that are in disrepair. There are firearm issues within the police department. There are many issues that we are currently looking at. So this infrastructure indeed is is one of the most pressing within the city. But there are many issues that we are currently looking at."
