Domestic
Rotterdam Police Close Half of Cell Complexes – Causing Dissatisfaction Among Officers
/s3/static.nrc.nl/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/01150342/160926BIN_2036333632_PolitieRotterdam.jpg)
The Rotterdam police are closing three of their six cell complexes this autumn to free up capacity and funds for more officers on the street, a move that has sparked dissatisfaction among agents. Police chief Tolga Koklu stated that the reorganization aims to improve efficiency, noting that cells were only 42% occupied on average, creating significant roster pressure. However, union representative Patrick Fluyt warns that the closures will increase response times for transporting suspects, potentially reducing officer visibility in neighborhoods. The closed facilities include those at Doelwater, Spijkenisse, and Capelle aan den IJssel, leading to concerns that officers may hesitate to arrest individuals due to longer transit distances.
Ozetta summarises; the reporting is the newsroom's