Although most labor migrants come to the Netherlands to work hard, this does not always succeed. Due to issues such as alcohol and drug problems or other personal circumstances, some of these migrants end up on the streets. The municipality of Venlo currently counts between 50 and 70 homeless individuals, most of whom are of Polish descent.

The cooperation will begin with a pilot period of one year. The Polish police will support Dutch officers in the work areas of Venlo/Beesel and Horst, Peel and Maas, focusing on the neighborhoods where disturbances are greatest. This will happen not only through enforcement but also through collaboration with partners such as the municipality, Barka, and the Care and Safety House, to provide assistance where possible.

The joint effort has various advantages. Polish officers bring knowledge of the culture, language, and norms of the labor migrants. This allows them to work more effectively with Dutch neighborhood officers in the areas where disturbances are most significant. By conducting joint analyses of, for example, criminal and care systems in both countries, the cooperation can be further improved. This offers opportunities to facilitate the return of homeless labor migrants to Poland.

After the pilot period of 12 months, the cooperation will be evaluated. The results of this evaluation should provide insight into the effectiveness of the joint approach.