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Knife Attack at Elisabeth Park in Koekelberg Injures One
A person was injured in a knife attack at Elisabeth Park in Koekelberg, Brussels. Police have opened an investigation as the suspect remains at large.
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SecurityPolitics
Brussels Shootings: Minister Declares War on Drug Violence
Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin declares a 'war we can't lose' against drug-related violence after seven shootings in five days rock Brussels.
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Crime
Belgian Police Arrest Two Fake Officers Targeting Elderly
Police in Turnhout, Belgium arrest two suspects posing as officers who defrauded elderly victims of money, jewelry, and bank cards.
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PoliticsPublic Safety
Brussels Mayors Demand Federal Action Plan Against Drug War
Brussels mayors demand a federal action plan after a wave of drug-related shootings, including an attack on a police station.
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CrimeLocal
Leuven Police Catch Youths with Stolen Bike and Scooter
Leuven police arrest three minors from Brussels after a chase on the Geldenaaksevest, thanks to bystanders who helped block the fleeing youths.
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Crime & Security
Anderlecht Police Station Attacked with Heavy Weapon
Unknown attackers opened fire on a police station in Anderlecht with a heavy weapon, prompting authorities to declare a red line crossed.
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Crime
Brussels Bicycle Patrol Seizes Weapons, Cocaine and Vapes
A Brussels bicycle patrol uncovered weapons, cocaine, and 2,000 banned e-cigarettes in a house search, highlighting bike patrols' expanding role.
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Traffic & Safety
Belgium Steps Up Speed Controls in 25th Police Marathon
Belgian police launch their 25th speed marathon with 24 hours of intensified checks, coordinated with a European-wide ROADPOL enforcement campaign.
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Domestic Policy
Belgian Police Zones Get Green Light to Use TikTok
Belgian local police zones can now use TikTok to reach young people, with strict security conditions separating accounts from police networks.
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Local News
Herent Man Barricades in Home with Weapon, Arrested
A 43-year-old man from Herent barricaded himself in his home with an air rifle, prompting a five-hour police intervention that ended peacefully.
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Accident
Man (22) critical after fall from Brabo statue in Antwerp
A 22-year-old man is in life-threatening condition after falling from the Brabo statue on Antwerp's Grote Markt. Police suspect alcohol was involved.
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CrimeBelgium
Brussels Metro Hammer Attack on Video, Suspect Arrested
A violent hammer attack at Brussels' Beurs metro station was caught on video. Police arrested two people; the victim is out of danger.
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LocalPolitics
Seattle police chief resigns after deadly festival shooting
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned after Mayor Katie Wilson pushed for a change in leadership following a deadly festival shooting.
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Crime
One Arrested in Ghent Stabbing, Second Suspect at Large
Police in Ghent have arrested one suspect in a stabbing that critically injured a 19-year-old on July 20. A second suspect remains at large.
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SocietyPublic Services
Belgian Police Salaries: From €2,800 Gross to €6,000 Net
A detailed breakdown of Belgian police salaries reveals how premiums for night work, weekends, and language skills can double an officer's base pay.
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SecurityPolitics
Heroism, Sovereignty, Cooperation: China's Security Week
A Shenzhen police officer dies protecting civilians, Beijing reaffirms Taiwan unification stance, and China launches joint patrols with Croatia.
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SocietySecurity
Shenzhen Officer Wu Long Dies Heroically in Line of Duty
A 25-year-old Shenzhen police officer died after a fierce struggle with a knife-wielding suspect, sparking national mourning and debate on police safety.
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Local News
Ten Arrested in Major Police Security Operation in Mons
Ten people arrested in Mons as police conduct sweeping security operation, checking 263 people and seizing drugs and weapons under the Big Cities Plan.
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Crime & JusticePolitics
W.Va. Town Fires Entire Police Force Amid Evidence Dispute
Barrackville, West Virginia, has no local police after its entire force was relieved of duty following the chief's resignation.
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JusticeBelgium
Brussels Police Seize 34 Vehicles in Heysel Rodeo Crackdown
Brussels police seize 34 vehicles in six-month crackdown on illegal urban rodeo stunts on the Heysel Plateau, as residents demand lasting solutions.
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Crime and Society
Drug Checks at Rock Werchter Entrance Net Cannabis, Cocaine
Belgian police are checking festivalgoers for drugs upon arrival at Rock Werchter, seizing cannabis, cocaine and ketamine in a new zero-tolerance approach.
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Crime & JusticeEurope
Belgian Police Student Workers Barred from Writing Reports
Student workers at a Belgian police zone were ordered to stop writing reports after a criminal investigation into illegal database access.
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Justice
Belgian Court Acquits Four Officers in Wetteren Death
A Belgian court acquitted four police officers in the 2022 death of Dylan Den Haese, ruling the neck restraint was justified.
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Crime
6,000 Laughing Gas Canisters Seized, Then Stolen Back
Belgian police seized 6,000 laughing gas canisters but left them in the traffickers' hangar due to lack of storage. The haul was then stolen back.
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PoliticsProtest
Police Brace for 'BBQ and Beer' Protest at Francken's Home
Belgian police patrol Minister Theo Francken's home after a Facebook event invited people to a BBQ and beer protest at his residence.
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PoliceJustice
Police Watchdog Probes Mechelen Over Student-Written Reports
Belgium's police watchdog probes whether Mechelen police let student workers write official reports, raising serious legal concerns.
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Society
Police Deputy Chief Dies Saving Suicidal Citizen in Baotou
Chen Jiaxin, a 30-year-old deputy police chief in Baotou, died while attempting to rescue a suicidal citizen, sparking nationwide mourning.
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Society
Baotou Police Deputy Chief, 30, Dies in Rescue Attempt
A 30-year-old female deputy police chief in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, died rescuing a suicidal person, sparking widespread mourning across China.
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Accidents & Incidents
Police Officer Dies at 30 in Inner Mongolia Rescue Attempt
Chen Jiaxin, a 30-year-old police deputy station chief in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, died while rescuing a person threatening to jump from a building.
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Crime & Law Enforcement
Police Thwart Illegal Rave in Antwerp Park, Arrest 19
Antwerp police prevented an illegal rave in Nachtegalenpark early Saturday, arresting 19 people and seizing drugs, a knife, and DJ equipment.
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Society
Human Rights League Sues Brussels Police Over Kettling
The Human Rights League sues Brussels police and Mayor Philippe Close over repeated use of kettling, despite a 2025 court ruling declaring it illegal.
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Public Safety
Man Arrested After Knife Standoff in Bornem, Belgium
Belgian special police units arrested a 23-year-old man who barricaded himself with a knife in Bornem. The standoff ended peacefully without injuries.
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AccidentBelgium
Third Pedestrian Hit by Police Van in Antwerp in One Year
A 23-year-old pedestrian was struck by a police van in Antwerp, the third such incident in a year, raising concerns about police driving practices.
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AccidentEmergency Services
Brussels Police Rescue Man from Fire Before Firefighters
Police in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe rescued a man from a burning armchair and extinguished the fire before firefighters arrived, earning praise from SIAMU.
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