In organising this conference the conveners and partners were guided by a number of shared key understandings:
Law enforcement and public health are intimately related.
Organisations from both fields should work together closely to increase the health and security of citizens.
From an academic point of view this is an important multidisciplinary domain, or even an emerging new discipline.
Further insight in this domain is best gained by combining academic insights and professional practices.
Further development of the field is facilitated by bringing together academics, practitioners and policymakers.
All this is valid on a global scale, and international exchange of insights and practices is an important accelerator in the development of this important field.