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''Burgernet'' (Citizen Network) is a platform for collaboration between citizens, local government and police aiming to improve neighbourhood security in the Netherlands. The project was developed in 1993 by a police officer from Ridderkerk to help find missing persons and catch criminals with assistance of citizens. How it works Citizens register for Burgernet on the Burgernet website by providing their name and address. They are now able to receive Burgernet messages about their neighborhood. Burgernet starts with an 9-1-1, emergency call (for example mugging, burglary or missing person.) If it is possible to compose a distinctive description of the suspect or missing person the Police control room, police emergency room activates the Burgernet community by sending a text message (Sms) or spoken message. Burgernet participants in the immediate environment of the crime receive a message with a call to action to look for the suspect/ Missing Person, missing person. They report ...
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