During a patrol during carnival, a 45-year-old woman from Oosterhout drew attention from the police officers in an unpleasant manner. She behaved aggressively and followed the officers. In doing so, she frequently raised her middle finger. When the police officers approached her, she insulted them. The woman was subsequently arrested but resisted strongly. She bit a police officer several times on the arm, causing injury to the officer. The officer has filed a complaint.
Violence Against Police Officers (GTPA)
The police find aggression and violence against their staff or other emergency workers unacceptable. Police officers have a responsible role in society and must be able to perform their duties without being hindered. With mutual respect. Aggression or violence, in any form, against staff is not tolerated. The police and the judiciary have the same approach: complaints are always recorded, offenders are prioritized by the Public Prosecution Service to be brought before the court, and a threefold higher penalty is demanded against the offenders.