Brussels (Brussels  Morning Newspaper): The Federal Intervention Reserve (Feres) is sending 10 to 15 extra officers to help the Brussels-South police deal with rising violence and drug problems, according to police chief Jurgen De Landsheer. This is a trial to improve safety in the City.

The Federal Intervention Reserve (Feres) will start patrolling the streets of Brussels due to rising violence and drug-related issues. Police chief Jurgen De Landsheer mentioned that the situation is serious, with many shootings happening. To help, 10 to 15 extra officers from Feres will assist the Brussels-South police. However, they may not always be on the streets since they will respond to other urgent matters as needed.

How will extra federal officers impact drug issues and safety in Brussels?

The extra officers will focus on the biggest trouble spots in Brussels, where people are frustrated with drug dealing. This move is part of a larger plan to improve safety in the city. The chief of the Brussels-South police said that these officers will work with local police to help residents feel safer and tackle drug problems by increasing checks and making arrests. Investigations to target the leaders of drug organizations are also being carried out with the federal judicial police’s support.

This is just a trial project for the police. They will check how well they can use their resources and review the results in a few weeks. They want to see if they are using their officers effectively if the workload is too much, and if they need to change their approach. Chief De Landsheer wants to tell the people of Brussels that the situation isn’t hopeless. He believes that if there are enough police officers, they can make a difference. However, currently, there aren’t enough officers to cover all areas. He stresses that with the right number of officers in the right places, they can help reduce crime problems.