Antwerp Federal Police Face Budget Cuts and Staff Shortages

At the Federal Judicial Police (FGP) in Antwerp, the staff is now also not getting coffee, tea and water, to save money. This is according to Gazet van Antwerpen and the union has confirmed the news to our editors. The union fears that it will become increasingly difficult to attract motivated people.

Antwerp Federal Police face budget cuts and staff shortages

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Belgian Federal Judicial Police (FGP) in Antwerp faces budget cuts, including stopping staff drinks. Union leader Vincent Housin warns that cuts affect morale, causing officer resignations, risking public safety. As VRT News reported, the … Read more Continue reading Antwerp Federal Police face budget cuts and staff shortages at The Brussels Morning Newspaper.

The savings at the federal police are now becoming very draconian. In an internal guideline, it sounds like the head of the federal investigation department of Antwerp wants to save on coffee, water and tea. "A lot of money goes to coffee", it sounds, after which a request is made to limit the 'flow'.