Richard Rosado
Dr. Richard Rosado is the Commissioner of Police in Belize, currently on leave, as the country grapples with a surge in violence attributed largely to gang activity. His absence has led to Acting Commissioner Bart Jones addressing the media regarding ongoing police operations to combat crime in his stead.
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Belize’s Police Commissioner, Dr Richard Rosado, has confirmed that an investigation has been launched into the disappearance of a quantity of cocaine from a police station.
Police in Belize probing disappearance of cocaine from police station | World News
Jamaica· 2026-01-28Commissioner Dr Richard Rosado emphasized that the spread of inflammatory messages on social media has the potential to incite violence.
Police Commissioner warns public about reckless social media use amid rising tensions
Belize· 2025-11-11Cabinet has requested that his leave of absence be discontinued and that he return to active duty effective immediately.
Cabinet approves independent investigation regarding Budna’s case; COMPOL Rosado is back!Belize· 2025-09-30
The report does make clear that there is no evidence implicating Commissioner of Police Dr Richard Rosado in involvement in the alleged abduction of Budna.
‘Who thief Budna?’ ACP Anderson says it wasn’t COMPOL Rosado; recommends independent investigation; Rosado back on the job effective immediately, Cabinet decidesBelize· 2025-09-30
Absent Commissioner Dr Richard Rosado is on leave during the recent surge in violence.
State of Emergency not being considered 'at this time' as Police prepare to address surge in violenceBelize· 2025-09-29