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Beeldmelding is a term used in Dutch-language contexts to describe a type of incident report that relies on visual evidence provided by a person who witnesses an event. A beeldmelding consists of a photo or video, often accompanied by a short description, the location, and the time. The image is used as corroborating evidence to inform authorities, organisations, or media about the situation. Beeldmeldingen can be submitted via dedicated apps, official portals, or social media, and may be reviewed by operators before being shared publicly or used in further action.
In practice, a citizen or employee uploads the image, optionally adding notes. A dispatcher or moderation team
Beeldmeldingen are used by local governments for municipal problems (damaged roads, vandalism, fallen trees), by emergency
Challenges include misinformation, manipulation, copyright and privacy concerns, and the ethical handling of images containing people
See also: citizen journalism, crowdsourcing, incident reporting.