AWDC Security Office and the Antwerp Local Police – Diamond Department are watching over the diamond area and community!

The AWDC SO as well as the LPA DIA ensure the safety and security in the diamond district 24/7. You can always count on them!
The AWDC SO is always available for:
- Identification, analysis and reporting of suspicious incidents, behavior and people
- Security awareness briefings on security, tiger kidnapping, cyber and computer crimes, terrorism, etc.
- Visits and assessment of security at ADA buildings, officesand guards programs
- Advice and support concerning security and safety in general: organizational, physical, electronic, notification, etc.
- Advice and support concerning police issues and legal questions
- Advice and support concerning private investigations and private detectives
- Crisis communication, victim support and follow-up analyses after an actual incident
The added value of AWDC SO:
- The safety and security of the diamond district and community are the top priority!
- Oversight of the diamond district and industry
- A neutral, objective and independent foundation
- An official and certified point of contact for private and public companies regarding all security-related topics in the diamond district
- Communicating, coordinating and enabling best security practices in the diamond district
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
AWDC Security Office (SO)
Stephan Van Hauwe
Head of Security and Operations
0477/78.08.58
03/222.05.72
Sarah Weynants
Management Assistant
03/222.07.72
Antwerp Local Police – Diamond Department
LPA CCTV Operator
In the AWDC building, operational 24/7
Only for crimes or suspicious activity related to the Antwerp diamond district
03/233.36.89
Antwerp Local Police - "Blue line"
Greater Antwerp area, operational 24/7
Less urgent crimes or matters related to suspicious activities
0800/123.12
deblauwelijn@politie.antwerpen.be
National Police and Emergency calls
101
Medical emergencies in the Antwerp diamond district
Hatzoloh, operational 24/7
03/289.00.00
National medical emergency calls
112
Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information, questions or remarks.