Journal


  • Internship at the Dutch police – Everything you need to know

    Internship at the Dutch police – Everything you need to know

      By Clara Tonecker Introduction “We will make them suffer,” a police officer at the Vlaardingen station jokingly said about their internship program. The Vlaardingen police has introduced the internship program 5 years ago and invited 2-3 SSMS students per year into their midst. Karen Pluimgraaff is the person in charge of the internship program,

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  • The Ethics Behind the Use of Forensic Genetic Genealogy

    The Ethics Behind the Use of Forensic Genetic Genealogy

    By Anna Vlugt Introduction When science is used in combination with the law, it is classified as forensic science (American Academy of Forensic Sciences, n.d.). When a crime is committed, forensic scientists search the scene for physical traces such as fingerprints and then analyze and assess their findings to aid in an investigation (Shen &

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  • The Lecturer who Helped Reform the Turkish National Police Regime

    The Lecturer who Helped Reform the Turkish National Police Regime

    Interview with Dr. Hüseyin Akdoğan [Part 1] By Maria Dragosin 18 December 2024 24 Minutes Introduction This interview is dedicated to those students who want to pursue a career in policing, law enforcement, or counter-terrorism, either in the academic sphere or in the field. I, Maria Dragosin, author of this article, came to study SSMS

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  • Electronic Warfare and its Importance in the Evolving Battlefield 

    Electronic Warfare and its Importance in the Evolving Battlefield 

    By Ollie Willis Introduction Electronic warfare is the usage of the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) to help gain an operational advantage in a conflict (Gortney, 2012). Common techniques involve the use of radar, signal interception and jamming with the goal of impeding the capabilities of an enemy force. With electronic warfare becoming increasingly prevalent and available,

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Want to join the Journal Committee and contribute to SSMS in a meaningful way? Our current team consists of Anna Vlugt, Kinga Pethő, Marit van der Laan, Hans Propsma, and Shaadiya Mohammed. We would love to welcome you to our team!


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