Police officer Fatima made the choices on the 24 Oktoberplein during the tram attack: ‘Not deciding is not an option’

Police officer Fatima made the choices on the 24 Oktoberplein

She consults with her colleague and a lot happens at the same time. “Put off, shield, start the investigation, guide the emergency services to the hospital.” The number of colleagues increases to one hundred and thirty. Maximum effort is required. Investigation, assistance, forensic investigation. “You can’t imagine it being so crazy that it was on the spot,” says Fatima.

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