Politieke Recherche Afdeling

  • PRA
Identifier
888
Type of Entity
Corporate Body

Dates of Existence

Founded in 1945-03-01

History

The aim of the Politieke Recherche Afdeling was to detect and investigate 'bad elements' in Dutch society during the German occupation. The Politieke Opsporingdienst started with this aim in 1945-02, which was renamed the Politieke Recherche Afdeling in 1945-03-01.

Places

  • Founded and active in the Netherlands.

Sources

  • Nationaal Archief, www.gahetna.nl