A phenomenon confirmed by the local police of Tournaisis: “Our area is observing an increase in thefts from homes on its territory and more particularly in the entity of Rumes“, indicated the ZP on the eve of Christmas Eve. Faced with this series of burglaries, a few Rumois spontaneously offered to “stand guard.” Not by watching behind their windows, rather by taking their vehicle to do “guard rounds.” surveillance” in the streets of the village with increased attention to homes located close to the border.
The law remains the law
The private initiative is (naturally) welcomed by many Rumois since it gives the impression of reinforced security. She nonetheless remains outside the box. “Our zone draws attention to the fact that patrols carried out by citizens, which resemble private militias, are strictly illegal“, recalls the Tournaisis police. A clarification which has not only delighted people. But the law remains the law.
Any relevant information should be sent to the police zone on 069 250 250. The police ensure that they “are doing everything they can to react to this phenomenon. A team of thieves was also arrested a few days before the Christmas holidays.“
A local prevention partnership (PLP), that’s yes. A private patrol that roams the streets looking for suspicious behavior is no. This role falls to the police and the police alone.
