Researchers at VU Amsterdam work together with societal partners to build a just world. Criminologist Yarin Eski, in collaboration with social psychologist Hans Boutellier, mapped the nature and approach of drug-related crime in the Port of Amsterdam and the North Sea Canal area.
In collaboration with security agencies such as the police and customs authorities, they developed an innovative approach in which port mariners play a key role in strengthening cooperation between agencies. This has made it easier to detect and combat criminal activity. The research has paved the way for a new project aimed at tackling crime that reaches even further – into space itself, where new threats and security risks are emerging. By 2030, VU Amsterdam researchers will be pioneers in security policy: their insights will be reflected in international treaties. Through collaboration with agencies and technology companies, they will contribute to a just and secure future.
