Academy Director-Section The Netherlands

Inspecteur Farid Massoud
Academy Director, The Netherlands Section
Royal Dutch Police (Koninklijke Marechaussee)

We are honored to highlight Inspecteur Farid Massoud, an esteemed leader in the Royal Dutch Police, who has dedicated over 25 years of exemplary service to public safety and law enforcement in the Netherlands. As the Academy Director for the Netherlands Section, Inspecteur Massoud continues to inspire the next generation of law enforcement professionals with his profound expertise and commitment to excellence.

A Distinguished Career
Inspecteur Massoud’s journey within the Dutch police force began in his early years with the Dutch Emergency Police (Politie Noodhulp), where he quickly gained recognition for his operational effectiveness and leadership potential. Over the years, he has accumulated a wealth of experience in key departments such as:

Criminal Investigation (Mediating in Crime Solving)
Tax Evasion Investigations (Fiscal Crime Investigation)
Stadium and Event Security (Public Order and Safety Management)
Through these assignments, Inspecteur Massoud developed an exceptional understanding of complex law enforcement dynamics, which he leveraged to build a distinguished career. His contributions in these critical areas have had a lasting impact on improving operational standards and public safety throughout the country.

Leadership and Mentorship
A pivotal moment in his career came when he earned the rank of Colonel within the Royal Dutch Police. His leadership, strategic vision, and ability to adapt to the evolving needs of modern policing led to his appointment as Academy Director, where he now shapes the future of law enforcement in the Netherlands.

Inspecteur Massoud is widely respected for his unwavering dedication to the development of his colleagues, ensuring that the principles of integrity, professionalism, and justice are upheld at all levels of the police force. His leadership style is one that emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, qualities that have earned him the Royal Medal of Honor for his contributions to policing.

International Recognition
Having served in a variety of operational and strategic roles, Inspecteur Massoud is an advocate for global policing standards. He works tirelessly to foster international cooperation and knowledge exchange, especially in the fields of criminal investigations and strategic police training. Under his leadership, the Netherlands Police Academy has become a beacon of excellence for law enforcement training worldwide.

Royal Medal of Honor
As a testament to his exemplary service and leadership, Inspecteur Massoud was awarded the prestigious Royal Medal of Honor by the King of the Netherlands, marking 25 years of outstanding contribution to national and international policing efforts.

A Legacy of Excellence
As the Academy Director, Inspecteur Massoud continues to guide, mentor, and inspire countless police officers, ensuring that they are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the challenges of modern law enforcement. His legacy is not only in his accomplishments but also in the lives he has touched and the standards he has set for policing excellence.

We are incredibly proud to have Inspecteur Farid Massoud as a part of our global policing community. His dedication, experience, and leadership continue to shape the future of policing both in the Netherlands and internationally.