What is evidence-based policing? Here's a short reel with the definition I use. Over at Instag... you can get my new series of short reels at reducingcrime_ before they come out here. Follow along!

Excited to share that I've been awarded an NWO Nieuws Open Competition M grant for research on expert witness reports in legal psychology. This will allow the fantastic Eva van Rosmalen Amsterdam Laboratory for Legal Psychology to start her PhD VU Criminology Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (inactief)! allp.nl/nwo-grant-for-…

🖼️ Stolen historic artwork returned from Italy to Spain. 🔎 Eurojust supported two cases, which included a total of 65 precious paintings, an altarpiece and a carved wooden statue. Details 👉 eurojust.europa.eu/news/important…

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👇 Check this on the misconceptions (and usually easy solutions) on preventing crime:

"Honderden Britten veroordeeld door fout in software: 'Enorme rechterlijke dwaling'" De Post Office scandal is een serieuze wake up call voor hoe om te gaan met controlesystemen... rtl.nl/nieuws/buitenl…

Check out this new publication 👇🏻 on crime linkage. Also see more on this on the website of the Crime Linkage International Network (C-link) crimelinkage.org

A remote-controlled semi-sub was seized in Colombia. Built to smuggle 1.5 tonnes of cocaine, it was outfitted with Starlink, cameras, and antennas. Criminal tech isn't always sophisticated, but it is evolving 👇 theguardian.com/world/2025/jul…

Advocaat wil nieuw DNA-onderzoek in moordzaak levenslang gestrafte Olaf Hamers: 'Kan keerpunt zijn' eenvandaag.avrotros.nl/artikelen/advo…

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We are very pleased to share that the Wikipedia page for the Méndez Principles on Effective Interviewing is now live. It serves as both a resource & a living document, providing a concise account of ethical, effective & legally sound interview practices: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Méndez_Pr…

Illegale sigarettenfabriek in Stroe, 45.000 kilo tabak en 320.000 sigaretten ingenomen nos.nl/l/2575385?utm_…

"Bijna helft van jonge vrouwen rijdt uit voorzorg weleens om in eigen buurt" ⁦CBS⁩ Goed dat er aandacht is voor de ruimtelijke aspecten van veiligheidsgevoelens en de ruimtelijke inrichting. #interventiecriminologie #criminologie #cpted nos.nl/artikel/2575496

🚨 Last day to apply! Submit your application TODAY for the EAPL 2025 Student Poster & Presentation Awards. Awards will be presented at EAPL 2025 in Vilnius. Prizes: Poster – €100 Presentations – €200, €100, €50 More info: eapl2025.com/grants/

🎉Veni-beurs voor onderzoek van criminoloog Jelle Lamsma ⁦VU Criminology⁩ naar gewelddadig gedrag bij schizofrenie. vu.nl/nl/nieuws/2025…

"Straatintimidatie is een jaar strafbaar, maar vaak wordt het geen zaak" Aangiften met goede registratie waar de intimidatie gebeurde is, van belang voor 'n probleemgerichte hotspotaanpak. Dat heeft waarschijnlijk meer impact dan moeilijke vervolging. nos.nl/artikel/2576350

Want to know how states are addressing crimes that affect the environment under #UNTOC? 🌿 A new set of responses from countries & intergovernmental organisations reveals how they are confronting this urgent global issue. #endENVcrime 🔎 Dive in: bit.ly/3TQ4QBv

Lessons to be learned👇🏻

Don't forget that #Decepticon25 is still accepting abstracts. Deadline: September 3rd

"Hij leek een ‘rustige, lieve opa’ tot kleinkinderen aangifte doen: ‘Ze hebben levenslange littekens’" rijnmond.nl/nieuws/2048631…