DISSS is what we have done so far

Completed projects

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

Mobility, safety, behavioral analysis

Our research focuses on the influence of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) on the behaviour of road users and the preparation of the Netherlands for this technology. We involve stakeholders, evaluate risks, investigate the impact on the traffic picture, and consider necessary legislative changes to maintain traffic safety.

Innovatielandschap Oost-Brabant

Quantum, Robotica, Automotive, Innovation

This project provides a comprehensive analysis of the high-tech industry and innovative companies in East Brabant, Netherlands. It emphasizes on key sectors including robotics, quantum technology, and automotive, and examines their significance to law enforcement and various other industries.

Civic unrest

Civic unrest, radicalisation, cooperation

The increasing convergence of physical and digital social worlds of citizens and groups in the Netherlands may lead to an increase in social unrest, potentially resulting in serious social disruptions. Together with DSP-Group and the Verwey-Jonker Institute, DISSS has conducted an exploratory study into the interweaving of these two worlds and the current landscape surrounding social (digital) unrest. The full reports (in Dutch) can be found here.

ProSPeReS

Security, religious communities, terrorism, vulnerability assessment, tools and training

ProSPeReS offers a protection system for large gatherings of people in religious sites. The project is aimed at increasing the level of protection in places of worship, whilst keeping the balance between security measures and preservation of the open nature of religious sites.

Secu4All

Security, public spaces, soft targets, urban networks, CPTED

Empowering local and regional authorities, to ensure the security of public spaces and the protection of soft targets against potential threats by giving training and providing tools and techniques for the identification of vulnerabilities in public spaces.

SENTINEL

Labour exploitation, human trafficking, migrant workers, tooling, the Netherlands

Sentinel was a Dutch project, offering a registration system that assists in mapping and visualising labour exploitation. For more about SENTINEL, read our folder here.

ANITA

Illegal trade, criminal networks, online trafficking, dark net, cryptocurrencies

The ANITA project, funded by the European Commission, investigated the growing issue of online illegal trafficking using a big data toolkit. These illegal activities, involving counterfeit medicine, drugs, weapons, and terrorism funding, are predicted to be further boosted by next-generation cryptocurrencies.

Veilig Verkeer Nederland

Road Safety, IT-related projects, Adults over 50, Mobility, Public Spaces

Veilig Verkeer Nederland (VVN) and DISSS have partnered up to enhance road safety, focusing on adults over 50. The increasing prevalence of light electronic vehicles (LEVs), such as e-bikes, is necessitating changes in daily traffic patterns, especially for older people. Awareness and training are crucial for ensuring road safety. DISSS helps to highlight the needs of this age group.

PRoTECT

Public space, vulnerabilities, terrorism, technology evaluation framework

The PRoTECT project was designed to improve the ability of local authorities to protect the public. This was done using technology, training, and tools. The project aimed to lower risks, create training resources, put a technology evaluation tool in place across Europe, and give useful feedback and suggestions.

Cyclopes

Cybercrime, Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), Technologies, Criminal Networks

Cybercrime is getting harder to handle due to fast technology changes and quick-moving cybercriminals. It's important for police agencies to keep up with these changes and learn about new threats. This helps them fight cybercrime effectively.

QROC

Quick Response, Operational Centers, Golden Hour, Capability Self Assessment

The Quick Response for Operational Centers (QROC) project aimed to keep people safer by making communication and information sharing better among National Operational Centers (NOCs) in EU countries. Its main goal was to improve how we respond to terrorist and CBRN-E threats. This was done by connecting NOCs, managing information, and providing learning and training opportunities.

Trillion

Data analysis, Location tracking, Game-like applications, Citizen Participation

TRILLION is a new platform that makes it easier for people and law-enforcement to work together. It uses a mix of different tools, like data analysis, location tracking, and game-like applications. These tools help to speed up security responses, make training easier, raise awareness among the public, and protect privacy.

Starlight

Tools, capabilities, AI, LEAs, criminal misuse

Law enforcement agencies' (LEAs) data-rich environments provide the opportunity to adopt artificial intelligence tools and capabilities that improve investigatory practices and limit the criminal misuse of AI. Through STARLIGHT, LEAs will collaboratively develop their autonomy and resilience in the use of AI for tackling major criminal threats.

TRANSCEND

Citizen participation, toolbox, fighting crime and terrorism

DISSS, together with the city of Mechelen, is organising a pilot workshop to test tools from the TRANSCEND toolbox with youngsters in the city of Mechelen. The goal of the toolbox is to help local and regional authorities to organise workshops or other types of events to involve citizens in increasing their own resilience against crime in general. DISSS is organising the pilot in Mechelen, on behalf of Efus.

Traffic Safety Improvement in Utrechtse Heuvelrug

Traffic, Mobility, Safety, Vulnerable Groups

The Municipality of Utrechtse Heuvelrug is making an ongoing effort to enhance traffic safety in the region. Comprehensive research has been conducted to address cut-through traffic and improve security for vulnerable road users in rural areas. DISSS is represented in this project by the Project Manager for Rural Area Road Safety. Key focus points of the project include efforts to decrease the amount of cut-through traffic in the area, whilst increasing road safety for slow traffic including cyclists.