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Security cameras to tackle persistent youth nuisance in Hoofddorp shopping area

The Haarlemmermeer municipality will install surveillance cameras at the Vier Meren shopping center in Hoofddorp next month to combat persistent youth nuisance, including theft, brawls, and a recent stabbing. This pilot project follows a call for action from security guards regarding masked groups of teenagers and will be evaluated at the end of the year for potential expansion to other areas. The initiative aims to restore safety in the shopping district while local authorities consider similar measures for neighboring Nieuw-Vennep and Badhoevedorp.

Politics Technology Haarlem Netherlands

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