THE IN THE NETHERLANDS P L I C E O

THE POLICE IN BRIEF + 40.000 police officers, of which + 30.000 executive police officers and + 10.000 administrative officers + 20 % female police officers smallest police region: + 500 officers largest police region: + 5000 officers + 1 police officer per 500 inhabitants

S T R U C T U R E

STRUCTURE The Netherlands Police is composed of :

STRUCTURE The Netherlands Police is composed of : 25 Regional Police Forces

STRUCTURE The Netherlands Police is composed of : 1 National 25 Regional Police Forces 1 National Police Agency (K.L.P.D.)

STRUCTURE The Netherlands Police is composed of : Ministry of Home Affairs & Kingdom Relations 25 Regional Police Forces 1 National Police Agency (K.L.P.D.)

The POLICE ACT 1993 forms the statutory basis for the police organisation

Police Act 1993 Police Force Administrators 26 (Mayors appointed by the Government; usually the Mayor of the largest municipality in the region)

Police Act 1993 Police Force Administrators Chief Public Prosecutors 26 Police Force Administrators (Mayors appointed by the Government; usually the Mayor of the largest municipality in the region) Chief Public Prosecutors Ministry of Justice The Board of Procurators General 25 Chief Public Prosecutors

Police Act 1993 Police Force Administrators Chief Public Prosecutors 26 Police Force Administrators (Mayors appointed by the Government; usually the Mayor of the largest municipality in the region) Chief Public Prosecutors Chief Constables Ministry of Justice The Board of Procurators General 25 Chief Public Prosecutors 26

POLICE REGIONS

25 POLICE REGIONS

POLICE REGIONS The size of a regional police force differs This depends on factors such as: Population size Crime level Building density

SUBDIVISIONS

SUBDIVISIONS Each Regional Police Force breaks down into a number of districts or divisions, each headed by a district or division commander with a small staff. Districts are usually subdivided into Basic Units.

SUBDIVISIONS POLICE FORCE

SUBDIVISIONS POLICE FORCE 25 Regional Police Forces

SUBDIVISIONS Districts Divisions POLICE FORCE 25 Regional Police Forces Districts Divisions

SUBDIVISIONS Districts Divisions Units Units POLICE FORCE 25 Regional Police Forces Districts Divisions Units Units

R E G I O N A L P O L I C E O R G A N I S A T I O N

Regional Police Organisation The structure of the organisation is determined by the regional police forces.

Regional Police Organisation The structure of the organisation is determined by the regional police forces. In theory, each police force has a number of specialised branches SPECIAL DIVISIONS Criminal Investigation. Technical Branch. Records Service. Criminal Information Service. Juvenile & Vice Unit. Aliens Police. Management Support. P.R.

Regional Police Organisation The structure of the organisation is determined by the regional police forces. In theory, each police force has a number of specialised branches in addition to the basic units, which have a general mandate BASIC UNIT Routine Police Surveillance. Investigative Work. Crime Prevention. Traffic Duties. Environmental Monitoring. Implementation of Special Legislation. SPECIAL DIVISIONS Criminal Investigation. Technical Branch. Records Service. Criminal Information Service. Juvenile & Vice Unit. Aliens Police. Management Support. P.R.

The National Police Agency The 25 Regional Police Forces are supported in their work by the National Police Agency, the K.L.P.D.

The National Police Agency The 25 Regional Police Forces are supported in their work by the National Police Agency, the K.L.P.D. This service is responsible for areas which benefit from a centralised approach and for certain special duties.

The National Police Agency comprises five divisions Mobility Traffic Police Aviation Investigation Unit River Police

The National Police Agency comprises five divisions Mobility Traffic Police Aviation Investigation Unit River Police Royal & Diplomatic Security Guarding Members of the Royal Family and VIPs

The National Police Agency comprises five divisions Mobility Traffic Police Aviation Investigation Unit River Police Royal & Diplomatic Security Guarding Members of the Royal Family and VIPs NCIS National Criminal Intelligence Service, collects and processes data relevant to the fight against (organized & international) crime. National Central Bureau for Interpol & Europol and National Schengen Information System

The National Police Agency comprises five divisions Mobility Traffic Police Aviation Investigation Unit River Police Royal & Diplomatic Security Guarding Members of the Royal Family and VIPs NCIS National Criminal Intelligence Service, collects and processes data relevant to the fight against (organized & international) crime. National Central Bureau for Interpol & Europol and National Schengen Information System Logistics Purchase of clothing, arms, vehicles and other police equipment.

The National Police Agency comprises five divisions Mobility Traffic Police Aviation Investigation Unit River Police Royal & Diplomatic Security Guarding Members of the Royal Family and VIPs K NCIS National Criminal Intelligence Service, collects and processes data relevant to the fight against (organized & international) crime. National Central Bureau for Interpol & Europol and National Schengen Information System L P Support Mounted & Canine Unit Information & Communication Centre, Aviation Unit. Logistics Purchase of clothing, arms, vehicles and other police equipment. D

RESPONSIBILITY

RESPONSIBILITY Minister of Justice Minister of Home Affairs & National Minister of Home Affairs & Kingdom Relations Minister of Justice

RESPONSIBILITY Minister of Justice Queen’s Commissioner National Minister of Home Affairs & Kingdom Relations Minister of Justice Queen’s Commissioner Procurator General

RESPONSIBILITY Minister of Justice Queen’s Commissioner National Minister of Home Affairs & Kingdom Relations Minister of Justice Queen’s Commissioner Procurator General Monitoring Function: Public Order Monitoring Function: Investigations LOCAL Mayor Public Prosecutor

RESPONSIBILITY Minister of Justice Queen’s Commissioner National Minister of Home Affairs & Kingdom Relations Minister of Justice Queen’s Commissioner Procurator General Monitoring Function: Public Order Monitoring Function: Investigations LOCAL Mayor Public Prosecutor POLICE

RESPONSIBILITY Minister of Justice Queen’s Commissioner National Minister of Home Affairs & Kingdom Relations Minister of Justice Queen’s Commissioner Procurator General Monitoring Function: Public Order Monitoring Function: Investigations LOCAL Mayor Public Prosecutor POLICE Maintaining Public Order Investigating Criminal Offences

M A N A G E M E N T

MANAGEMENT TRIANGLE The detailed formulation of policy is the task of the Police Force Administrator (Mayors appointed by the Government; usually the mayor of the largest municipality in the region)

MANAGEMENT TRIANGLE The detailed formulation of policy is the task of the Chief Public Prosecutor Police Force Administrator (Mayors appointed by the Government; usually the mayor of the largest municipality in the region)

MANAGEMENT TRIANGLE The detailed formulation of policy is the task of the Chief Public Prosecutor Police Force Administrator (Mayors appointed by the Government; usually the mayor of the largest municipality in the region) Chief Public Prosecutor Chief of the Police Force (Chief Constable) The day-to-day management of the Police Force

MANAGEMENT TRIANGLE The detailed formulation of policy is the task of the Chief Public Prosecutor Police Force Administrator (Mayors appointed by the Government; usually the mayor of the largest municipality in the region) Chief of the Police Force (Chief Constable) The day-to-day management of the Police Force * Assignment of funds * Staff management * Financial management

a Police Region and the Chief Public Prosecutor MANAGEMENT TRIANGLE The detailed formulation of policy is the task of the Chief Public Prosecutor Police Force Administrator (Mayors appointed by the Government; usually the mayor of the largest municipality in the region) Chief of the Police Force (Chief Constable) The day-to-day management of the Police Force * Assignment of funds * Staff management * Financial management Major policy decisions are taken by the regional executive body, which comprises all the mayors of a Police Region and the Chief Public Prosecutor

TRIANGLE OF AUTHORITY MAYOR

TRIANGLE OF AUTHORITY PUBLIC PROSECUTOR MAYOR

TRIANGLE OF AUTHORITY Priorization in police activities. PUBLIC PROSECUTOR MAYOR Chief of the Police Force (Chief Constable) Priorization in police activities. Responsible for public order. Decision taking body in critical situations.

THE NETHERLANDS POLICE NATIONAL INSTITUTES FOR THE SUPPORTIVE OF THE NETHERLANDS POLICE

NATIONAL INSTITUTES FOR THE SUPPORTIVE OF Netherlands Police

The Netherlands Police NATIONAL INSTITUTES FOR THE SUPPORTIVE OF

The Netherlands Police NATIONAL INSTITUTES FOR THE SUPPORTIVE OF I.T. Organisation The Netherlands Police

The Netherlands Police NATIONAL INSTITUTES FOR THE SUPPORTIVE OF I.T. Organisation The Netherlands Police Inpact Information Supply Information Technology Innovation

The Netherlands Police NATIONAL INSTITUTES FOR THE SUPPORTIVE OF I.T. Organisation The Netherlands Police Inpact Information Supply Information Technology Innovation The National Police Selection & Training Institute L.S.O.P.

O T H E R L A W E N F O R C E M E N T A G E N C I E S

OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES In addition to the regular police forces, there are law enforcement agencies with specific tasks and jurisdictions, such as: * THE KONINKLIJKE MARECHAUSSEE of the Department of Defence (= Royal Gendarmerie, Military Police, Border & Immigration Control, Support to the regular police) * DOUANE (= Customs & Excise) * RAILWAY POLICE (= Transport Police) * ALGEMENE INSPECTIE DIENST (= Agricultural Offences) * ECONOMISCHE CONTROLE DIENST (= Economic Offences) .............AND MANY MORE...............

P O L I C E T R A I N I N G

POLICE TRAINING At present there are three types of basic police training in the Netherlands.

POLICE TRAINING At present there are three types of basic police training in the Netherlands. Surveillance Officer Six months training Duties: Monitoring and Prevention Training can be extended through optional modules. Surveillance officers have the competence to investigate offences

POLICE TRAINING At present there are three types of basic police training in the Netherlands. Surveillance Officer Six months training Duties: Monitoring and Prevention Training can be extended through optional modules. Surveillance officers have the competence to investigate offences Police Officer Sixteen months training On-the-job training is a crucial course component, thus reducing the gap between theory and practice. There are five Police Basic Training Institutes in the Netherlands

POLICE TRAINING At present there are three types of basic police training in the Netherlands. Surveillance Officer Six months training Duties: Monitoring and Prevention Training can be extended through optional modules. Surveillance officers have the competence to investigate offences Police Officer Sixteen months training On-the-job training is a crucial course component, thus reducing the gap between theory and practice. There are five Police Basic Training Institutes in the Netherlands Senior Police Officer Designed to equip senior police officers for management positions. Four types of courses and three study trajectories. A course takes between 2 and 4 years, depending on candidates’ qualifications and experience. There is one Netherlands Police Academy.

R A N K S

RANKS Police Trainee

RANKS Police Trainee Police Surveillance Officer

RANKS Constable

RANKS Constable Constable 1st. class

RANKS Sergeant

RANKS Sergeant Inspector

RANKS Chief Inspector

RANKS Chief Inspector Commissioner (Assistant Chief Constable)

RANKS Chief Commissioner (Usually the Chief Constable, Chief of a Police Force)