Kees Sietsma’s career as a law enforcement official spanned over two decades, where he served as a police commissioner in Amsterdam.
His legacy was forged by tackling a spectrum of cases involving counterfeiters, hostage-taking, drug busts, and murders.
However, a disagreement with the new chief commissioner, Eric Nordholt, led to his departure from the police force.
Undeterred, Sietsma continued his detective pursuits behind the scenes, advising entities like Philips and the International Control Risks.
Establishing his security agency, Sietsma engaged in advising on high-stakes matters such as kidnapping and extortion in the business world.
These cases took him on a global journey, contributing to his wealth of experiences.
Capturing these experiences in his book, “Kees Sietsma uit de schaduw” (Kees Sietsma out of the shadow), he sheds light on his battles with controversial figures like commissioner Gerard Toorenaar and police chief Nordholt.
The book also delves into the intriguing ‘Game without Borders’ at Control Risks, where Sietsma pushes his limits.
The narrative within the pages of “Kees Sietsma uit de schaduw” offers readers an intimate understanding of the challenges Sietsma faced, both within and outside the confines of the police force.
His candid reflections unveil the intricacies of high-stakes security consulting and the personal toll such a career can take.
Kees Sietsma wikipedia page is yet to be created. Talking about his age, the former police officer was born in 1945. As of 2023, he is 79 years old.
