# Police misconduct investigation in Nivelles, Belgium

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/police-misconduct-investigation-in-nivelles-belgium
> Updated: 2026-09-17T04:50:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3.

Following the release of a viral video, an internal investigation has been launched in Nivelles, Belgium, regarding the conduct of police officers. The footage depicts three officers attempting to place a woman into a police van; when she appeared to resist, one officer slapped her in the face and forcibly pushed her inside.

Public reaction to the incident has been divided. Many social media users have condemned the actions as “unjustified violence and a violation of human rights,” while some defenders of the police argue that force was necessary to maintain order due to the woman’s resistance. Bernard De Ro, the Mayor of Nivelles, announced the probe to clarify the circumstances and evaluate the conduct of the officers involved.

The incident in Nivelles is part of a broader trend of scrutiny facing police departments in both Belgium and the United States following the circulation of viral videos depicting alleged excessive force.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: Belgium police officer under investigation after slapping handcuffed woman

A Belgian police officer faces scrutiny after video surfaced showing him slapping a handcuffed woman during an arrest in Nivelles. An internal investigation is underway.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/belgium-police-officer-under-investigation-after-slapping-handcuffed-woman

### 2026-09-16: Police departments face scrutiny over viral videos of alleged excessive force

Police in Louisiana and Belgium are under investigation or facing public outcry following viral videos showing officers using force against a teenager and a handcuffed woman.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-departments-face-scrutiny-over-viral-videos-of-alleged-excessive-force

### 2026-09-14: Police misconduct in Belgium and dog attack in San Francisco

Two separate incidents have gained attention: a police officer in Nivelles, Belgium, is under investigation for slapping a handcuffed woman, and a woman in San Francisco was seriously injured in a pit bull dog'

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-misconduct-in-belgium-and-dog-attack-in-san-francisco

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