Bert-Jan Verburg is an experienced professional in public safety and security, currently serving as an Advisor for Public Order and Safety at Gemeente Nijkerk since December 2021. Prior to this role, Bert-Jan held multiple positions at Gemeente Krimpenerwaard from January 2017 to December 2021, including Officer on Duty for Population Care and Advisor for Public Order and Safety, as well as Permit Issuer for the General Local Law. Bert-Jan's background also includes work as a Safety Advisor at KAEFER and an internship at ASML, where a risk analysis model for campus events was developed. Additional roles include being a Supervisor at Optisport and an intern with Gemeente Goes, focusing on the impact of camera surveillance on youth behavior. Bert-Jan holds a degree in Integrated Safety from Avans University of Applied Sciences, along with a minor in Integrated Safety and International Conflict Studies.