They do this with visible and invisible measures. In all their activities, they strive to minimize disruption to the surrounding environment as much as possible. Additionally, other organizations are also contributing to the safety around the summit, such as ministries, municipalities, provinces, Rijkswaterstaat, hotels, Schiphol, and transport companies.
NCTV
All involved organizations are preparing for the summit. For example, they are practicing scenarios such as cyber threats, espionage, sabotage, disturbances in the digital infrastructure, and large-scale social unrest. The NCTV plays a coordinating role and also ensures the mutual coordination of various security measures.
Risk management is the starting point. To prevent incidents, material and technology are used on land, at sea, and in the air. Think of a ban on drones around the World Forum. Cybersecurity receives special attention. Additionally, the NCTV points out that citizens and media may encounter disinformation, as was previously the case at the NATO summit in America and Lithuania.
Police
The police ensure that the summit proceeds safely and orderly, both for the participants and for citizens, deploying approximately 27,000 personnel for this purpose. The police work in rings of increasingly strict security measures. The closer to the World Forum, where the summit takes place, the stricter the security, with personnel, resources, and technology. The police work closely with the Royal Marechaussee and Defense.
During the NATO summit, basic police care remains available. Police stations are open. Incident handling, operational direction of the police, and immediate response investigations continue as usual. Should a calamity occur elsewhere in the country, national readiness has been organized for this. This police reserve is centrally prepared to be deployed throughout the country.
Royal Marechaussee
Most delegations arrive at Schiphol Airport. The Royal Marechaussee (KMar) is primarily responsible for public order and safety here and implements a wide range of security measures to guarantee the safety of the delegations and the airport. Assistance platoons ensure the enforcement of public order.
The KMar has planned an additional 9,000 services beyond the regular deployment, also outside Schiphol, including specialists in document control, investigation and intelligence officers, motorcyclists, security, observation, and arrest teams, and explosives detection teams. The KMar also makes a significant contribution to personal security and works intensively with the police and the Ministry of Defense.
Ministry of Defense
Defense supports the police and the Marechaussee and provides an important contribution to securing the summit. Under the name Operation Orange Shield, Defense deploys approximately 5,000 soldiers, reservists, and other defense personnel. This support takes place on land, in the air, and at sea, including air defense systems, F-35s, and frigates.
Additionally, Defense provides specific expertise and capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security, and national safety. Defense also contributes with, among others, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service (on land and maritime), explosives detection dogs, cybersecurity specialists, and intelligence capacity.
Municipality of The Hague
Security measures are only taken when absolutely necessary. Social and economic traffic must continue as much as possible. The municipality of The Hague looks at where customization is needed and possible. This is done in consultation with security services and also with residents, entrepreneurs, schools, care institutions, and other stakeholders.
Demonstrating remains possible during the summit. As an international city of Peace and Justice, the municipality of The Hague attaches extra importance to this. The area around the World Forum will be closed off, but demonstrations can take place within sight and sound distance. Due to space constraints, these will be smaller manifestations. Large demonstrations can occur in well-known locations in The Hague, such as the Malieveld.