Several places in the Netherlands have recently expanded the number of locations with camera surveillance. Recent examples are Amsterdam and The Hague. Reasons for the measure in these two cities include explosions, incidents of violence, drug trafficking and persistent nuisance.
The newspaper reports That the cameras have been placed in the following locations:
Dillestraat (Floradorp, Amsterdam-Noord) - Following a serious violent incident on June 6.
Wisseloord (Gein, Amsterdam-Zuidoost) - In response to an explosion on June 9.
Galjoenstraat (De Banne, Amsterdam-Noord) - Where an explosion occurred earlier on May 8; the period of surveillance was recently extended.
The deployment of camera surveillance on Dillestraat and Wisseloord has been set at one month, while surveillance on Galjoenstraat is for two months. The extension there is based on new information giving rise to "renewed concerns about security," police said.
Camera surveillance has also been greatly expanded in The Hague, reports Omroep West. In neighborhoods where there is persistent nuisance or structural problems, such as gang violence, street prostitution and drug trafficking, cameras will remain present for long periods of time. In some areas even until the end of 2029.
Examples of sites with long-term supervision:
Boekhorst Street and surrounding area - Due to drug nuisance and public order problems.
Leyweg and shopping area - After explosions, robberies and structural nuisance by youth and homeless.
Schipperskwartier (Laak) - Because of violent conflicts between rival youth gangs (such as SK6 and ZQ).
In other parts of The Hague, such as Tesselseplein, Paul Krugerplein and Wingerd, cameras are mainly used to monitor area bans and youth groups. In some cases, there is little willingness to report among residents, leading the municipality to argue that camera footage is a necessary source of information.
