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National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism

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National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism
Nationaal coördinator terrorismebestrijding en veiligheid
Counterterrorism coordinator overview
JurisdictionGovernment of the Netherlands
HeadquartersTurfmarkt 147, The Hague
MottoDe NCTV dient de nationale veligheid. Wij beschermen belangen, signaleren dreigingen en versterken weerbaarheid (The NCTV serves the Netherlands’ national security. We protect national interests, identify threats and strengthen resilience.)
Counterterrorism coordinator executives
  • Pieter-Jaap Aalbersberg, National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security
  • Hester Somsen, Deputy National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security
Parent Counterterrorism coordinatorMinistry of Justice and Security (Netherlands)
Websitenctv.nl

TheNational Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism(DutchNationaal Coördinator Terrorismebestrijding en Veiligheid), abbreviated asNCTV,is the principal Dutch counter-terrorism unit. It was established in January 2005 as theNationaal Coördinator Terrorismebestrijding(NCTb); the unit was enlarged and renamed in October 2012.[1]

The NCTV is under the responsibility of theMinister of Justice and Security,Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius,who in 2022 succeededFerdinand Grapperhaus.[2]In charge of the safety ofcivil aviationandcybersecurity,it also analysesterrorismthreats to determine the threat level (minimal, limited, substantial or critical) in theNetherlands.It therefore works closely with theGeneral Intelligence and Security Service(AIVD) andMilitary Intelligence and Security Service(MIVD).[3][4]

History[edit]

The unit was involved in the investigation ofNorthwest Airlines Flight 253,an attempted in-flight bomb attack that occurred on 25 December 2009 and originated atLagos Airport.[5][6]

Heads[edit]

The head of the NCTV unit is appointed by theMinister of the Interior and Kingdom Relationsafter the approval of theCouncil of Ministers,as every senior civil servant is in the Netherlands. The following people have served as head of the Nationaal Coördinator Terrorismebestrijding en Veiligheid unit:

References[edit]

  1. ^Justitie, Ministerie van Veiligheid en."National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism"(PDF).english.nctb.nl.Archived fromthe original(PDF)on 7 December 2012.Retrieved7 May2017.
  2. ^Haberfeld, M.R; King, Joseph F.; Lieberman, Charles A. (3 September 2009).Counter-Terrorism in Comparative... - Google Books.ISBN9780387888613.Retrieved18 March2010.
  3. ^Wilkinson, Paul (2007).Homeland security in the UK: future... - Google Books.ISBN9780415383745.Retrieved18 March2010.
  4. ^"Xinhua - English".News.xinhuanet.com. 17 September 2005. Archived fromthe originalon 4 November 2012.Retrieved18 March2010.
  5. ^Berkowitz, Ben (26 December 2009)."Airline suspect started out in Lagos - Dutch NCTb".Reuters.Retrieved18 March2010.
  6. ^[1][dead link]

External links[edit]

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