National Police

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Dutch police station.
PoliticsBusiness
Dutch Tax Authority and Police named biggest privacy violators of 2025
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A child playing Roblox on an iPhone 15
Crime
At least 200 Dutch children on doxing site aimed at extortion
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A Dutch police badge lying on a desk with a police officer typing on a computer in the background
CrimePoliticsTechInnovation
Police warned about security hole used by Russian hackers in major theft of police data
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A Dutch police badge lying on a desk with a police officer typing on a computer in the background
Crime
Reports of online sex abuse increased 46% last year; More minors linked to serious crime
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Police officers and forensic investigators at the scene of a crime
Crime
Dutch police detective shortage increases to record 1,500 openings
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Cars, bicycles, and boats parked along an Amsterdam canal
Crime
Over half of Dutch sometimes cycle drunk
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Dutch police station.
HealthBusiness
Police under fire for awarding detainee care contract to firm with troubled past
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Dutch police station.
Business
Investigation exposes widespread mismanagement of personal data by Dutch police force
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Police officers
Crime
Three injured in Amsterdam stabbing during King’s Night; suspects sought
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New police uniform
CrimePolitics
Ombudsman starts investigation into cops visiting protesters at home
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Dutch police officers patrol the street
Business
Dutch police not complying with labor law in protecting cops
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An explosion destroyed at least five apartments on Tarwekamp in The Hague. Four people were quickly hospitalized as rescuers searched for missing people. 7 Dec. 2024
Crime
Fireworks ban needed to stop explosive attacks; Disaster waiting to happen, police say
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Police officer with police cars in the background
Crime
Four police officers get disciplinary action for offensive social media posts
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Dutch police station.
Business
Almost a quarter of police stations closed in the past five years
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Police talking to a homeless man in front of Rotterdam Central Station, 9 October 2021
Business
Daily work being prioritized over cohesion led to Rotterdam police safety issues; report
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Police at the scene of an explosion, fire, and building collapse on Schammenkamp in Rotterdam-Zuid. 2 February 2024
Crime
Drug lab explosions in residential neighborhoods have killed 10, hurt 5 so far this year
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ISIS flags
CrimePolitics
Man sues Dutch state for unjust placement on terrorism watch list
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Explosive damaged a catering establishment on Kleine Gartmanplantsoen in Amsterdam, 8 August 2022
Crime
Flash powder from fireworks popular in criminal explosions targeting homes, businesses
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Police arrest a suspect.
Crime
Sharp decrease in robberies, more cybercrime, drug dealing
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An underground parking for bicycles near the Amsterdam Central Station, March 2023
Crime
Thousands of stolen e-bikes smuggled out of Netherlands each month
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Police officers
Crime
About 20% of cops discriminated against someone at work in the past year
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The sign outside a police station near Leidseplein in Amsterdam. 30 April 2023
CrimePolitics
Police appoint controversial mosque infiltrator to fight discrimination
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Police officers
Crime
Police reported 30 incidents of racism by cops in six months
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Football
Sports
Ban football hooligans from next away match if they misbehave: Police Chief