PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) was honored to welcome the Chief of Police of the Netherlands, Ms. J. Knol, who arrived on the island for a working visit on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
During her visit, Ms. Knol served as one of the keynote speakers at the inaugural “Women of Justice Conference”, organized by KPSM and held on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the Simpson Bay Resort. The conference celebrated and empowered women working across the justice chain in Sint Maarten, focusing on leadership, collaboration, and professional development within the justice sector.
Other keynote speakers included the Minister of Justice, Ms. N. Tackling, and the Chief Prosecutor, Ms. M. Ridderbeks. The event was well attended by female professionals from various justice institutions, creating a meaningful platform for dialogue and inspiration.
Following the conference, Ms. Knol and her delegation paid a courtesy visit to Minister Tackling and her cabinet. Later in the afternoon, the Dutch Police Chief visited the Philipsburg Police Station, where she met with Chief of Police of Sint Maarten, Mr. C. John, and the KPSM Management Team.
During the visit, Ms. Knol and her delegation toured several departments of the police station, gaining valuable insight into KPSM’s daily operations and specialized units.
At the conclusion of the visit, an agreement was signed between Chief of Police Ms. J. Knol and Chief of Police Mr. C. John, solidifying continued cooperation between the Police Force of Sint Maarten and the Dutch National Police. As part of this agreement, several highly specialized vehicles will be shipped to Sint Maarten to bolster the operational capacity of KPSM’s special units and enhance their ability to respond effectively to complex situations.
This working visit highlighted the ongoing partnership and shared commitment between the police organizations to strengthen law enforcement collaboration within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
KPSM Press Release.
