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  • Enhanced penalties for using cell phon while driving and for drinking and driving

    Enhanced penalties

    Since February 14, 2026, throughout the Kingdom, the legislator has strengthened the penalties for the use of mobile phones while driving and driving under the influence of alcohol.
  • Screenshot arnaque itsme 01

    Scam ITSME (Source : FB page "Zone de Police du Tournaisis")

    ITSME is a two-factor authentication application that allows the population to connect to the websites and services of the Belgian Federal and Regional Administrations and Agencies.

    For some time now, hackers have been creating a new "phishing" scam.

    Find below the article published by the Tournaisis Police Zone which analyzes this scam and gives you some advice.
  • Carte reorganisation Proximites MonsQuevy 2025
    ZP Mons-Quévy

    Reorganisation of the "Community Police" services of the Mons-Quévy Police Zone

    The Mons-Quévy Police Zone announces on its website and social networks a reorganisation of the " Community Police " services.

    For your information, the SHAPE Federal Police relays this reorganization.

  • Scam BIPT(*) - Police

    As part of its fight against cybercrime, the TOURNAISIS Police Zone informs you of a new modus operandi .

    (*) BIPT(IBPT in French) is the Belgian Institute for Post adn Telephone.
  • heatwave recommendations
    AVIQ - Translation made by DAP-SHAPE

    Heatwave warning

    For the past few days, Belgium has been facing high temperatures. The National Crisis Centre has issued an article and recommendations that you will find below.
  • Inauguration plaque

    SHAPE Village inauguration

    The project to rebuild the SHAPE village has been completed. The SHAPE and Belgian authorities inaugurated these brand new accommodations before soon breaking ground on the new Headquarters.
  • Computer crime Unit

    Crime as a service: Phishing panel supplier arrested

    The Federal Criminal Police of East Flanders, in collaboration with Europol, has arrested a man suspected of selling phishing panels to gangs in order to allow them to make many victims. The suspect was apprehended in the Netherlands and handed over to Belgium, where he was placed under arrest warrant by the investigating judge in Dendermonde.
  • Security for pedestrian

    Road safety: pedestrian movements

    Author of the original article: Police Commissioner Olivier QUISQUATER
    Original article publication date: 14.04.2026 10:21

     

    Winter is behind us. The desire to go for a walk will bring more motorcyclists, cyclists, but also pedestrians to our country roads. And speaking of the latter, it is an opportunity to remind people of the right way to walk safely outside the cities, because in the countryside, we do not always have a sidewalk for pedestrians.
  • Marathon de la vitesse - speeding marathon

    Speed Marathon – Reinforced controls for 24 hours

    From Wednesday 15 April (6 a.m.) to Thursday 16 April at the same time, a new marathon of speed checks will take place. For 24 hours, the Federal Traffic Police and a large number of Local Police zones will strengthen their controls. As always, drivers in violation may be flashed by automatic fixed speed cameras or by mobile speed cameras in the presence of police officers.
  • SFP Battenburg Veh 01

    New SHAPE Federal Police vehicle

    A colourful vehicle!