In the third and final part of our Policing TV interview with Sigríður Björk Guðjónsdóttir, former National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police, we explore how Iceland is responding to global challenges through international cooperation, innovation, and a commitment to community trust.
From Europol summits to hybrid threats and youth exploitation, former Commissioner Guðjónsdóttir shares how a small nation’s police force stays connected, responsive, and proactive in the face of evolving international crime.
She reflects on shared global threats—from organised crime to the weaponisation of technology—and how Icelandic policing fits into wider European and international frameworks.
We recorded this series of three interviews shortly before November 14th 2025, when Sigríður stepped down from her role as the National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police
Takeaways
- Iceland faces the same threats as larger countries—but scaled down.
- International cooperation is vital for small forces like Iceland’s.
- Technology presents both solutions and major new threats.
- Organised crime is increasingly transnational and digital.
- Vulnerable groups are being exploited in global crime networks.
- Icelandic police work with Europol, Interpol & Frontex to respond.
- Trust with communities remains the cornerstone of policing.
- Policing systems must evolve faster—or risk being outpaced.
Chapters
00:00 – Welcome & Iceland’s role in international policing
01:15 – Global challenges felt locally: crime, tech & trust
04:50 – The power of international forums & partnerships
09:20 – Rethinking policing systems for the future
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