Rodenburg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Marke faces a burglary epidemic that has prompted the local police force to implement additional countermeasures. The Kortrijk sub-municipality stands near France, which serves as the main origin point for criminal groups that rob houses.
The Marke police department has adopted new law enforcement tactics to fight the growing burglary problem, which affects the Rodenburg residential section the most. At the sub-municipal level of Kortrijk, which faces France, organised gangs have caused rising thefts.
Devid Camerlynck of the police stated the mobile camera could rotate 360 degrees through 360-degree rotation before sending real-time feeds to the dispatch centre.
This security tool enables real-time monitoring of questionable actions so police can react immediately to potential crimes and possibly prevent unlawful conduct from happening. The camera provides visual information through which the authorities decide to dispatch additional patrol units to the location Camerlynck explained.
Our mobile camera can rotate 360 degrees and sends the images live to our dispatching, where we can monitor suspicious movements,
says the chief commissioner of the VLAS police zone, Devid Camerlynck.
“Based on what we see, we then decide to send extra patrols to the scene. They can be in uniform or anonymous.”
The camera is also visible in the streetscape, which should have a deterrent effect on gangs of thieves.
And that appears to be urgently needed.
“Since November last year, 12 burglaries have already been committed in the Rodenburg district. During the dark winter months, we traditionally see more burglaries. That is also the case in other police zones.”
According to Camerlynck, the burglars always operate in a similar way.
Often, the burglars choose homes whose owners are absent. French nomadic gangs explore the neighbourhood on foot and keep an eye on houses. They look for places where they can easily break in.
As an additional measure, the police and the city of Kortrijk want to continue to focus on prevention and awareness.
We ask people to always report suspicious things immediately,
says mayor Ruth Vandenberghe (TBSK).
We also ask neighbors to be alert and keep an eye on each other.
A flyer with tips against burglaries and thefts is also being sent out via the city intervention teams.
And you can also make an appointment with our prevention advisors. They will visit you at home to give you tips on how to make it more secure.
What is the history of burglary in Kortrijk?
The Kortrijk region exhibits unstable burglary trends because new statistics reveal downward patterns, although French border districts still experience noteworthy border crimes.
The local authorities address these security threats by promoting connectedness with their residents and deploying enhanced surveillance technology. Public safety constitutes the main goal of local authorities since they deploy mobile camera technology within vulnerable neighbourhoods.
