Stan started his career with the Netherlands Police in 2005. After a period at the Police Academy and in operational policing, from 2014 he gained broader experience in various police leadership roles. As District Head in the city of ‘s-Hertogenbosch, he was responsible for public order policing, criminal investigations, and community policing. Next, Stan headed one of the Regional Intelligence Divisions for five years, while simultaneously taking on intelligence responsibilities at the national level.
In 2024, Stan took the next step in his career, moving to a strategic position. As Head of Operations for High Tech Crime and Environmental Crime, Stan is one of the five Heads of Operations in National Investigations and Special Operations. He is currently responsible for High Tech Crime and Cybercrime within the Netherlands Police and for all operations, policy, and strategy in this domain.
