An article discusses the role of the police, asserting that they are not a psychiatric shelter, highlighting a debate on the appropriate responsibilities of law enforcement.

Dutch police reported a rise in both the frequency and severity of violence against officers last year, leading to calls for tougher penalties for offenders.

Dutch police figures reveal that crack cocaine-related incidents have more than doubled since 2021, with 3,985 cases recorded in 2025 and October marking a new record high.

Dutch police have released video footage showing an explosive attack that targeted a building belonging to the Christians for Israel foundation.

Dutch police have released images of a 23-year-old man believed to be involved in a fatal shooting at a gas station in Muiden.

Dutch police have arrested an 18-year-old man from Utrecht in connection with the assault of a PowNed reporter in the Overvecht district last month.

A 25-year-old man from Den Bosch, Netherlands, has been arrested by police on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack.

Police in Rotterdam have arrested eight men, aged 20 to 34, as part of a major investigation into the "VerifTools" platform, which was used to generate large-scale images of fake ID documents. The suspects face charges related to the fraudulent activity.

Dutch police are urgently searching for 41-year-old convicted sex offender Anne Dijkstra, who escaped from a psychiatric treatment facility in Groningen.

Dutch police have identified 48 suspects involved in fake cop scams since launching a public shaming campaign, out of an estimated 100 suspects.

Dutch police seized more than three thousand kilograms of cocaine and arrested eight individuals in two interconnected operations.

Dutch police issued 112 fines to motorists who filmed a serious accident on the N279 near Heeswijk-Dinther, taking photos and videos while driving past the scene.

A senior Dutch police official informed Politico that foreign governments are increasingly recruiting 'ordinary Europeans' for espionage and sabotage activities.

Dutch police have released two surveillance camera images of men suspected of being involved in an attack at a Jewish school in Amsterdam over the weekend, hoping the public can help identify them.

Dutch police have released images of two suspects involved in a severe assault in Rotterdam in mid-January, where a man was beaten, kicked, and stabbed on the street.

A study reveals that one in three owners of doorbell and security cameras registered with the Dutch police's Camera in Beeld system are retaining recorded footage of public spaces for periods exceeding legal limits.

The Dutch police leadership and Justice Minister David van Weel apologized to officers after more than 1,700 personnel were questioned over

Dutch police have launched a campaign to combat the rising number of fake cop and fake helpdesk scams, threatening to publicly humiliate approximately 100 scammers still at large.

Dutch police have started a large-scale campaign to flush out hundreds of suspected fraudsters targeting mostly elderly people by often...

Amsterdam police have successfully taken down a website that was facilitating the trade of stolen data, marking a significant win against cybercrime.

Around 1,700 police officers across the Netherlands are under investigation for improperly accessing information related to the 'Lisa case' in police systems, with most likely not working on the actual case.

Dutch police are again using hologram technology in an effort to solve a cold case, this time to track down...

Dutch police have issued an urgent public appeal for assistance in locating three missing teenagers who have not been seen since an unspecified date.

The Dutch national police have announced a significant policy overhaul, requiring all 60,000 officers to make combating online crime a daily part of their duties.

Dutch police officers were targeted in nearly 13,000 violent incidents in 2025, marking a significant increase of approximately 2,000 incidents compared to 2019.

Dutch police arrested more than 200 Extinction Rebellion activists after they blocked the A12 highway near De Meern, close to Utrecht. A separate group of six drivers was also detained during the protest.

Dutch police reported uncovering fewer drug labs in 2025 compared to previous years, but noted an increase in the number of labs found in urban areas.

Three police officers involved in the arrest of a 38-year-old man in Oss last year will not be prosecuted for his death, following an investigation by the Rijksrecherche. The Public Prosecution Servic

Dutch police seized 50,000 euros in banknotes hidden inside a teddy bear at a postal sorting center near Maastricht. Employees alerted authorities after noticing the unusual consistency of the plush toy.

Dutch police intervened to remove 'Geef Tegengas' activists who had occupied the Betuweroute railway line between Lent and Elst since midday.

Dutch police have initiated a campaign to identify and offer help to victims of sextortion. The initiative aims to provide support and resources to those affected by online sexual exploitation.

The accessibility of the Netherlands' non-emergency police number 0900-8844 has worsened in recent years, with longer waiting times and more callers hanging up, according to police figures.

Dutch police are investigating a potential connection between the deaths of two ABN Amro employees, one found in an Amsterdam residence and another in a parking lot near a station in Nieuw-Ven.

The Dutch cabinet has approved a proposal to give police greater authority to collect information from public sections of social media and other online platforms.

Almost half of the one hundred wanted fraud suspects, whose images were publicly shared by Dutch police on screens along roads, have either reported themselves or been identified, leading to their photos being taken offline.

Dutch police have now published 79 photos of suspected fraudsters who posed as police officers or bank workers, in hopes...

Dutch police are searching for a getaway car used after a 36-year-old Iranian-Dutch police officer, an opponent of the Iranian regime, was shot in Schoonhoven last Thursday.

Dutch police have arrested three minors, aged 14, 15, and 16, in connection with a filmed assault that occurred earlier this month in Enkhuizen.

A Dutch police officer who wounded a man with a chainsaw during a raid last summer will not be prosecuted, as the Public Prosecution Service concluded the use of the saw was justified.

Dutch police have arrested five boys, aged 12 to 15, in connection with aggravated assault in Beverwijk and two counts of attempted manslaughter in Heemskerk.

The Dutch police leadership has issued an apology for sending letters to 1,700 police officers who accessed the file in the 'Lisa case', stating that the letters can be disregarded.

Dutch police are launching an unprecedented large-scale campaign to distribute images of hundreds of suspected fraudsters, including fake agents, on public screens, TV, and online advertisements.

Dutch police arrested a 20-year-old man from Amsterdam in connection with several bomb attacks carried out in Germany.

Dutch police have added the email addresses of Odido customers to a website where people can check if their data...

Dutch police have once again created a hologram of a suspect in a serious sex crime case from 2009. The 3D model is being distributed in hopes of finally solving the rape case.

Dutch police, in collaboration with FastNL, have arrested three men who were wanted to serve substantial prison sentences.

Dutch police are testing new weapons for riot control following severe riots by right-wing extremists in The Hague last year.

An annual report released in the Netherlands indicates a significant and continuing increase in aggression and violence targeting police officers. The findings highlight a growing challenge for law enforcement personnel across the country.

Dutch police arrested nine men suspected of belonging to a criminal gang responsible for approximately 10 ATM explosions in Germany and Switzerland between 2023 and 2025.

A police officer from Utrecht has been arrested on suspicion of raping a teenage girl in Nieuwegein. Authorities are investigating the serious allegations against the officer.

Dutch police are investigating a series of explosions that occurred at a Turkish cultural center in Badhoevedorp. Authorities are probing potential links between the multiple incidents.

Erwin van E., a 62-year-old Tilburg neighborhood police officer suspected of leaking confidential police information to criminals for years, will remain in custody.

Dutch police have issued a warning about an international sextortion campaign, urging victims to come forward. Dozens of women and girls across several countries were reportedly coerced into performing degrading sexual acts on camera.

Dutch police have arrested a 50-year-old woman from Emmen for her alleged involvement in the 2017 Drenthe trunk murder, where 31-year-old Ralf Meinema was found dead.

Dutch police fired a shot during an arrest last night, after officers were called to an incident involving a person exhibiting 'unexplained behavior' which escalated, requiring an arrest team.

A police officer in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, will be prosecuted for shooting a motorist in early 2024, with the Public Prosecution Service concluding that the officer's actions were not in line with regulations.

Dutch police have arrested three more suspects in connection with an explosion at a synagogue in Rotterdam and a planned related incident.

Dutch police have released a photo of one of two suspects involved in an explosion at an office building in the Zuidas district, which occurred a week ago. The image was shown on the program Opsporing Verzocht.

Dutch police have released recognizable images of 79 individuals wanted in connection with 'babbeltrucs' (scams). These fraudsters often impersonate police officers or bank employees to swindle money, jewelry, and other valuables from victims, frequently targeting the elderly.

Dutch police have arrested a fifth suspect, a 19-year-old, in connection with an arson attack on a synagogue in Rotterdam. Authorities are also investigating possible Iranian involvement in the incident.

Dutch police have released photos of two suspects in a bombing at a Jewish school in Amsterdam, appealing to the public for any information.

Dutch authorities are probing a suspected arson attack following an explosion at a synagogue in Rotterdam, with investigations currently underway.

Dutch police have discovered two feet in a river near Dordrecht, with one belonging to a 75-year-old woman, from two separate missing persons cases.

Dutch police have arrested five boys, aged 12 to 15, for severe assault in Beverwijk and attempted murder in Heemskerk, with reports indicating the violence was filmed.

Dutch police have arrested a 29-year-old man suspected of breaking into a home in Goudswaard, South Holland, and committing two rapes.

A police team leader in Heerlen, Netherlands, who was recently suspended, is on the VVD party's election list. The local VVD branch has announced it is taking measures in response.

The Dutch Data Protection Authority has expressed serious concern after reports revealed that approximately 1,700 police employees viewed the file of a girl who died in a biking accident. This incident has sparked a debate about privacy violations versus effective policing.

Approximately 1,700 Dutch police officers and support staff are reported to have illegally accessed online files related to the rape and murder of 17-year-old Lisa.

The police stopped using the Criminality Anticipation System (CAS) in December, an algorithm that predicted the risk of criminal activity. The force confirmed this after reports in the Volkskrant.

The Dutch police have quietly stopped using their once-lauded crime prediction system, CAS, which was designed to forecast criminal activity.