The association has put forward a list of demands which includes an increase in resources for the Brussels North police zone. They are calling for more personnel, including the use of the national reserve, and a greater police presence in the area. Additionally, they are requesting the establishment of a 24-hour emergency hotline, increased communication, and awareness-raising efforts. The association has expressed its willingness to work with the police, stating that they are not once morest them, but with them. However, the residents of the Northern Quarter have stated that if their demands are not met within two weeks, they will organize a neighborhood blockade.
Audrey Deraeymaeker, the spokesperson for the Brussels North police, has responded to the citizens’ request by stating that the police are investing a substantial amount in the neighborhood. She has assured the residents that the authorities support the continued recruitment of police officers. However, like all police zones, they would be delighted to receive more resources.
The association has drawn up a list of demands, among which is, among other things, the provision of more additional human resources for the Brussels North police zone, in particular by calling on the national reserve. It also calls for an increased presence of law enforcement on the ground, the establishment of an emergency hotline accessible 24 hours a day, and more communication and awareness-raising on the issues raised. She expresses her desire to work with the police. “We made it known that we were not once morest them, but with them”, explains a spokesperson. But the position of the inhabitants of the Northern Quarter remains firm. “If we are not heard in two weeks, we will organize a blockade of the neighborhood”he says.
“The police are investing a lot in this neighborhood”, says Audrey Deraeymaeker, spokeswoman for the Brussels North police. Faced with the citizen’s request to increase the police presence in the district, this is intended to be reassuring. “We really have the support of our authorities to continue to recruit”. Before adding: “but like any police zone, if we might have a little more we would be very happy”
In conclusion, the residents of the Northern Quarter in Brussels have voiced their concerns regarding the safety and security in their neighborhood. Their association has presented a list of demands to the authorities, and they hope to work together with the police to find a solution. The police have expressed their commitment to the community and their willingness to increase their presence in the area. We hope that through open communication and collaboration, a safer and more secure environment can be achieved for everyone in this neighborhood.
