Safety and prevention at the Midi Fair 2010

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The police will be present at the Midi Fair with:

• 18 officers at the fair
• a police car with two inspectors on the corner of the Boulevard de Midi and the Rue Lacaille
• civilian agents (against thieves, sexual offenses, drug addicts,...)
• dog brigades in the streets around the fair (against burglary in cars)
• administrative agents for the control of food at the fair

Mobile police station

In the middle of the fairground [plan], opposite the Rue d'Artois, a mobile police station is available to the visitors (10 am to closure). Visitors can contact the station for information or to report the theft or loss of personal property. The office also serves as a reception point for lost children.

Prevention by Bravvo

Bravvo is the prevention unit of the City of Brussels. The unit will be present at the fair with town guards between 3 pm and 9:30 pm. They have to give a feeling of safety to the residents and visitors. These community guards fight against incivility and minor crimes and, if necessary, they can call the police for help.

The awareness about safety and cleanliness is one of the duties of the town guards. This year, the guards are extremely vigilant for pickpockets. As a 'prevention agent', they are also formed to give the first aid to people in need.

Cooperation with Saint-Gilles

The City of Brussels and Saint-Gilles work together at the fair for the fourth year in a row. The municipal administration of Saint-Gilles provides surveillance teams at the fair. The teams of Bravvo will be working in the Querelle, Anneessens and the 'Quais' quarter. There will be constant communication with the police.

ON THE AGENDA : Midi Fair 2012