Privacy: Lego asks police to stop their likenesses…
This tactic, while popular and widely shared, has caused dismay at Danish toy company LEGO. The Murrieta Police Department, located near Los Angeles, California, recently…
Ghent police will soon be able to use urban ANPR cameras
The Ghent police will soon be able to track down signaled and uninsured vehicles, and arrest drivers with a driving ban. The expansion of the functionality of ANPR cameras in Ghent marks a new…
Uniformity over diversity with headscarf ban for enforcers
Justice Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz is blowing the whistle on municipalities and wants to ban headscarves in boas nationwide. Minister Yesilgöz has announced that there will be a national ban on the wearing of headscarves by exceptional…
Snorders caught during carnival: heavy fines and loss of driver's license
Some accepted their punishment, others made it even worse. During a large-scale police operation, the police arrested thirteen men suspected of serving carnival revelers for payment as 'black taxi drivers'.
Terror panic on FlixBus after passenger hears about attack plans
While the public can be reassured that there was no actual threat, the need for alertness and accurate assessment of safety risks on public transport remains a concern.…
Safety risks overshadow the Ghent Winter Festivities
With the rise of threats such as terrorism, the focus on public safety has increased significantly. While the Ghent Winter Festivities are supposed to herald a period of festive joy and togetherness,…
Police looking for taxi driver who saved life
“Unfortunately, we do not know who this taxi driver is. All we know is that the taxi driver drove a Kia and that he spoke English. “An act of…
Cities ask minister for action against the increase in…
Police enforcement appears to be an essential link in reducing risks. The recent rise of fat bikes, a type of electric bicycle with noticeably fat tires, raises concerns...
Police are looking for witnesses: taxi driver and stroller collision in North
The police are investigating this case and would like to get in touch with witnesses or in possession of images. A stroller was hit by a car on Kamperfoelieweg in Amsterdam on Tuesday…
Ghent will hunt bicycle thieves with decoy bicycles from 2024
The bill was submitted at the request of the city of Ghent, but its implications are national. The city of Ghent is taking a new step in the fight against bicycle theft. From…
Worrying results from traffic checks: professional drivers often in…
From smartphone use to excessive speed, an in-depth look at the worrying trends in traffic. From a series of traffic checks carried out by the Ghent local police, it appears that…
From connecting wires to digital hacking, the evolution of…
Since the introduction of the immobilizer in 1998, a lot has changed among criminals. Car thieves continue to find new ways to bypass security systems. Who thinks that his or her car…