Across the Border

Based on the numbers, Limburg appears to be the most criminal province in the Netherlands. But what’s the story behind the statistics? And who are the people behind the headlines? In Across the Border, you look beyond the numbers and get an unexpected perspective on crime in this border province.

Boundaries run like a thread through the exhibition, from enforcement at and across national borders to the boundary between good and evil. Former prisoners talk openly about their time in custody. Victims and relatives share their vulnerable stories, and police officers talk about the challenges of working in a border area. Their stories also invite you to reflect on your own views and learn about new perspectives.

Cover image: Police women, Heerlen in the 50s | Nationaal Archive