The changing 'soul' of Dutch policing: Responses to new security demands and the relationship with Dutch tradition

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to address the changing organization and culture of the Dutch police over the last decade. Design/methodology/ approach - Drawing on personal observation, desk research and a survey among the police and administrative elite in The Netherlands, the paper describes, analyzes and reflects upon developments which are out of tune with the Dutch tradition. Findings - From the 1960s onwards, The Netherlands was famous for her pragmatic, decentralized and friendly style of community policing. The slogan "the police are your best friend" summarizes the "essence" o... Mehr ...