Ending the zero-sum game through public engagement

Debates on crime, migration and borders seem to be in dire need of academic – nuanced, factual and reflective – input. While reflecting on the difficulties in doing so, this blog calls for more academic action.

Maartje van der Woude • August 24, 2017

The blind at the steering wheel

Car manufacturers claim that the day when a blind person can be at the wheel is coming closer. However recent testimony in the US congress revealed a number of serious safety risks and ill-defined legal concepts related to autonomous technology.

Helena U. Vrabec • March 24, 2016

The “Frauenparkplatz”: sexism or safety?

The “Frauenparkplatz” is a common phenomenon in German traffic. Is it the realisation of a sexist, bad joke or does it actually have a well-intended purpose? Safety and security appear to be more important than one may think.

Astrid Kreijger • October 17, 2014 • 1 comment

Responsibility for security and safety in transition

Do citizens have a role in the security and safety of our society?

Erwin Muller • February 15, 2013 • 1 comment

Eins, Zwei, Polizei. Was ist los, was ist das? The use of firearms by police officers

In recent years, something has changed in the police approach towards the use of weapons in serious shooting incidents. Could there be a link between this policy shift and the use of firearms?

Ard Schoep • February 13, 2013

Report Dutch Safety Board on ‘DigiNotar incident’: Why Digital Safety Failed in Government Agencies

On 28 June 2012 the Dutch Safety Board published a report on the ‘DigiNotar incident’, in which it concludes that the public executives of many government agencies in the Netherlands do not exercise sufficient control to ensure proper digital security.

Marga Groothuis • July 31, 2012

Sun, sea, waves and warnings

Waves may wash over the Hoek van Holland pier. Does the sign ‘dangerous waves due to shipping traffic’ contain sufficient warning?

Wouter den Hollander • July 30, 2012 • 1 comment

Cyber security new fashion

Cyber security is the new terrorism. What terrorism and counterterrorism was just after 9/11 is now cyber security and insecurity. It would be good for citizens, government and media to learn from our experiences with terrorism and counterterrorism.

Erwin Muller • July 11, 2012

Wanted: Evidence for criminal case (any reasonable price accepted)

The Passage-proces is the first big public trial under the Dutch key witness regulations. The ongoing hustle between Peter la S. and the Public Prosecution Service perfectly illustrates the shortcomings of regulations concerning Dutch key witnesses.

Janneke Vink and Sophie Vastenhout • April 18, 2012

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