Van der Steur is called violence against aid workers ‘unacceptable’ – NU.nl

“Consequently, the Public Prosecutor twice as high penalty during the turn of the year,” says the minister, through a spokesperson.

According to Van der Steur municipalities in advance, measures were taken such as additional supervisors and flexible video surveillance.

Various agents, but also firefighters and emt’s, were during the turn of the year pelted with fireworks. Also were agents bothered that their colleagues wanted to help after he was hit by a car in The Hague. The police officer is in critical condition in the hospital.

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‘Not support’

The teamchefs of police force Segbroek in The Hague appeared annoyed at the words of Van der Steur, who via Twitter his appreciation expressed for the efforts of the emergency services.

“Sometimes it suits you more to shut up. Now is the time. Resources to do the work are poor, and no political support”, tweet the teamchefs. “No funds, no political support. No rating. Stupid budget cuts. In short, not words, but deeds.” The chefs let us know that three of the four agents, who were involved in the stalking is now sick at home.

Later, these were the Tweets removed. The spokesman of the local police pointed out that the contact of individual agents with the minister via the politiebonden and the pipe runs.

‘Concern’

Deputy police chief Henk van Essen calls it alarming and unacceptable that police officers and other emergency workers during the turn of the year again, are hindered in their work.

“These people are there for everyone’s safety. That you hear to leave alone. I think it is too bizarre for words that you apparently delight in creating firefighters or other emergency responders to prevent other people to help,” said Essen.

Rise

According to the police the number of violent incidents against agents this year increased. There was at the turn of the year 79 times in case of violence against a cop. In the previous year was 59 times.

Also, the number of incidents against other emergency workers such as firefighters, paramedics, and security guards increased.

The total number of incidents during the year decreased from 7.588 to 7.114, but there were more people held. This number rose from 482 to 492.

Stones

Essen: “this increase causes us all great concern. It should not be that the new year is seen as a licence to all boundaries.”

“We do as emergency services to ensure safety. Everyone wants to be at the end of the night unscathed and with a good feeling home. That goes for the audience, but also for the caregivers who are with heart and soul for their work to focus on.”

By: ANP