Derwin Garcia

Police Constables Derwin Garcia and Daniel Choc, both of the San Ignacio Police Formation, were recognized for their bravery in the line of duty. On 29th July 2017, a stress call of young boys being trapped in the Cristo Rey River, saw these officers quickly responding and saving the lives of 3 Belizean youths.
PC Garcia and Choc, truly acted as heroes when with not more than a piece of rope, the three youths who were all unable to swim, and trapped upstream in current, put their own lives on the line to bring the scared but very thankful youths to safety.