Too many (fatal) accidents have happened with trucks in the city, on average 20-25 every year. The driver's view is examined however subject to uncertainties. We need to improve the reliability of the examination. Simultaneously prevention of these kind of accidents is a priority for the municipality of Amsterdam. Together we need to create a safer environment.
The challenge will focus on both the investigative part and preventive part of fatal accidents involving trucks. The challenge is divided into 3 sub-questions:
Create an overview of the first ideas after ideation phase and a more in depth elaboration of the most promising and impactfull ideas. One team will focus on improving our investigative methods and the other on preventing these type of accidents.
The Netherlands has one national police force that is comprised of ten regional units, and one central unit tasked with specialised duties. The Netherlands Police have 65,000 employees: 51,000 police officers and 14,000 employees who fulfil other roles supporting police work. Police officers are at the heart of society, close to the news. The police are where it happens. Our actions are always under a magnifying glass. We are there for everyone in our diverse society, 24 hours a day. Integrity, courage, reliability and binding are our core values.
