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Jaap Timmer is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His work focuses on police and security matters, particularly violence and use of force in law enforcement. He teaches in bachelor's and master's programs related to public administration and security governance.
- Active in research since 1991
- Visiting professor at KU Leuven, Netherlands Police Academy, and Université de Pau
- Member of multiple advisory committees including AGFA, AAC, and Study Centre for Public Safety
Research interests: Timmer's sociological research explores police use of force dynamics, security governance, and organizational behavior within law enforcement agencies. His expertise extends to violence prevention strategies and operational deployment frameworks.
Scientific contributions: Recent work includes studies on police support groups, non-lethal weapons in mobile units, and special units of the Royal Marechaussee. His publications emphasize practical applications for security policy and community-police relations.
Professional engagements: Timmer serves on advisory boards for civil service rights, police arbitration, and military security councils. His ancillary roles include positions with organizations like Scherp in Veiligheid and Geldersch Landschap & Kastelen.
