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Published: May 28, 2026
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CoverDONE BY: K'Lee Kelly Liani Lopez Kyfeira Lino Sariah Martin
INTRODUCTIONPolice Communication and Public Information During Crime Incidents investigate how communication takes place between the police, the media, and the public during crime-related incidents. My group and I will analyze how information about crimes is released, how accurate or timely that information is, and how rumors or incomplete reports can spread in society.
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COMMUNICATIONANALYSIS Communication was very important during the State of Emergency (SOE) declared in Belize on May 8, 2025.
IMPACT ON SOCIETYPOLIC 25417 In Belize City, when people do not get full or clear information about crimes, many become scared and worried. After shootings, messages on WhatsApp often spread faster than official police reports, and some of the information may not even be true. This can make people feel unsafe even when crime rates are going down, like in 2025 when major crimes were slightly lower than in 2024.
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Personal InterviewLeticia Pook Teacher May 21st 2026
NAME: ASHANTI MARTINJOB: LAWYER DATE OF INTERVIEW: MAY 25, 2026
NAME: ANIFFIEA DAVIS JOB: TOUR GUIDEDATE OF INTERVIEW:25TH MAY 2026 MADE BY: KAYLEE MCDONALD 1. How important is communication in your job? Communication is very important in my job because I interact with tourists every day. I must explain information clearly, answer questions, give directions, and make visitors feel comfortable and welcomed during tours. Good communication also helps tours run smoothly and safely.
Page 10K'lee Kelly Ardeth Kelly - Principal of Belize Rural Primary School May25,2026
Page 11NAME OF PERSON INTERVIEWED: MS. SANDRA MOGUEL JOB/OCCUPATION: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AT BELIZE CITY COUNCIL MAY 25, 2026
Pamela Stewart Spiritual Director May 26th 2026How does communication shape your work? Imagine planning a retreat where 30 people are coming, and half of them are nervous because it's their first time. If I don't communicate clearly like where to meet, what to bring, or even just reassuring them the whole thing could fall apart. Communication is what keeps everything running smoothly and helps people feel safe and welcome.
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CONCLUSION

The main problem discussed in the project about police communication during crime incidents was the short notice catching many citizens off guard which caused them not to prepare fully for the enforcements. Fast and direct communication can help people feel safer and reduce the building stress of their well-beings.

Some problems that occurred during the incident was false and misleading posts from people on social media which made the situation seemed more intense and threatening, also the SOE was sent out in a short notice which could have been prevented.

The police or government could have sent out the EOS days in advance; explaining with clear info to the public to improve communication. Ways communication can improve in the future for similar situations can be an official social media page, more press conferences posted on News organizations, or faster official updates.

Additionally, accurate information is vital during emergencies or crime scenarios as it puts the media at ease, and it can also make citizens trust the police further.

Moreover, Belize and other Caribbean countries can learn from these situations by seeing them as steppingstones to learn from and analyze what were some of the communication barriers, allow them to be more vigilant when future situations occur and how to deal with it efficiently.