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use of force

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A Dutch police officer standing by a police car
Crime
Cop claims he was unaware woman he pushed down at asylum shelter was pregnant
2 June 2026 - 21:10
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Police officers were pelted with fireworks in Eindhoven in 2023
Crime
Police blame hardening of society for 9% increase in use of force
13 May 2026 - 07:36
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Police officer with a taser
Crime
Dutch cops drew shock weapons more last year, but fired them less
20 October 2020 - 17:40
Crime
Police internal investigations biased: Ombudsman
19 September 2014 - 10:24

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