### **Simonet Jacques**
| **Social Media and Online Presence**
|---|---|
| [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/jacques.simonet.7)
| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacques-simonet-791b4311)
| [Twitter](https://twitter.com/jacquessimonet)
**Recent Projects**
- Director-General of the Federal Police (2018-present)
- Deputy Director-General of the General Intelligence and Security Service (2014-2018)
- Head of the Central Migration Office (2011-2014)
**Early Life and Education**
- Born on December 21, 1963, in Brussels, Belgium
- Studied law at the Université Libre de Bruxelles
- Obtained a doctorate in law from the same university
**Professional Career**
- Began his career in the Belgian Federal Police in 1986
- Held various positions within the Federal Police, including:
- Head of the Criminal Investigation Division
- Director of the Federal Police Judicial Research Service
- Led numerous investigations and operations, including the dismantling of several terrorist networks
**Honors and Recognition**
- Commander of the Order of Leopold
- Commander of the Order of the Crown
- Honorary Doctorate from the Université Catholique de Louvain
**Other Information**
- Married with three children
- Fluent in French, Dutch, and English
- Keen interest in sports and music
- Practiced martial arts (shotokan karate) for several years