This book investigates the expansion and impact of private security services in the Netherlands. It examines the historical development of the manned guarding sector over three decades, exploring the underlying reasons for its significant growth and its theoretical and empirical dimensions.

The book offers a detailed examination of the private security industry in the Netherlands, mapping its growth and providing theoretical and empirical insights. It is likely to be of interest to academics and professionals in criminology, sociology, and law enforcement. The focus on the Dutch context provides a specific case study for understanding broader trends in the privatization of security.