Dutch government launches centralized system to protect high-risk individuals
A new security system, led by the NCTV, centralizes protection for individuals under threat in the Netherlands. This reform enhances coordination between police and the Royal Marechaussee, impacting how security assignments are managed and executed.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| System Launch Date | 27 February 2026 |
| Responsible Authority | National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security (NCTV) |
| Key Agencies Involved | Police, Royal Marechaussee, Public Prosecution Service (OM) |
| Central Coordination Body | National Coordination Centre for Monitoring and Securing |
| Previous Circular Update | 2023 |
| Retroactive Effect | 1 January 2026 |
| Supervisory Body | Inspectorate for Justice and Security |
| Independent Advisory Body | Advises the Minister of Justice and Security |
The NCTV (National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security) oversees national security threats and coordinates responses to protect individuals, objects, or services at risk. This circular ensures clarity in roles and responsibilities for agencies involved in monitoring and securing operations.
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New circular on monitoring and securing: system for securing persons launched
The new system for securing persons under the responsibility of the NCTV (National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security) has been launched. This is set out in the new circular on monitoring and securing, which was published on Monday. The circular fully explains the task area of monitoring and securing, including a description of current legislation and operational agreements.
When persons, objects or services face a threat, the Dutch government may be asked to provide security. This protection is regulated under the task area of monitoring and securing. One component of this task area is the new system for securing persons. The previous circular was published in 2023. Since then, much has changed. Fundamental reforms to the system were initiated in response to the fight against organised undermining crime, the recommendations of the Bos Commission in 2021, and the report by the Safety Board in 2023.
New system for securing persons
The new system focuses on keeping persons safe. Significant investments have been made to increase the security capacity of the police and the Royal Marechaussee. The National Coordination Centre for Monitoring and Securing (Landelijk Coördinatie Centrum Bewaken en Beveiligen) brings together police and the Royal Marechaussee to coordinate the execution of security assignments.
In the new system, authority is clearly and centrally organised. The NCTV holds authority over all persons within the new system. The transfer of persons to be secured from the Public Prosecution Service (OM) to the NCTV has been completed. The Public Prosecution Service retains authority over the security of persons not covered by the new system. The responsibilities of the mayor remain unchanged.
The NCTV monitors and evaluates various aspects and (work) processes of the new system to enable adjustments where necessary. The Inspectorate for Justice and Security supervises certain parts of the system. This supervision may be expanded following the necessary legislative amendments. An independent advisory body has also been established to advise the Minister of Justice and Security on the functioning of the system.
Circular provides guidance for organisations working within the task area
The updated version of the circular outlines the policy frameworks and operational agreements for the task area of monitoring and securing, based on current legislation. The circular is intended to provide guidance to organisations and professionals working within this task area. It is the overarching document that describes the applicable legislation, instructions for task execution, and associated policy frameworks and operational agreements, which take effect retroactively from 1 January 2026.