The use of the Mobile Unit (ME) in demonstrations can in some cases work as a ‘red lap’ on demonstrators and lead to escalation. That is what the Justice and Security Inspectorate states in a report. The Dutch police association responds fiercely and speaks of a ‘misplaced and unsustainable suggestion’ that the police would be the cause of misconduct during protests.
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Use me under fire during demonstrations, police units in disbelief: “How do you get it out of your pen?”
Bytaketonews
May 16, 2025