This case study looks at the GAV of Alto Alentejo Oeste, a support office for victims of violence. What sets it apart is its mobile office, which allows it to reach more victims and provide more accessible support....
Web Summit 2018 (the ninth edition of the conference) was organised by Web Summit itself and took place in Lisbon from 3 to 10 November 2018. This case study focuses on the security planning carried out for the main event, held at Parque das Nações,...
The São João night celebration, held on the night of June 23rd–24th, is one of Porto's most cherished events, filling the city with music, fireworks, and lively entertainment as thousands of attendees celebrate until dawn. In 2024, the Public Security Police (PSP) stepped up security...
Bairro Alto is one of Lisbon's oldest and most characteristic neighbourhoods, now a busy nightlife area of Fado houses, bars and restaurants. Residents and associations have grown concerned about rising crime in the neighbourhood, including vandalism, damage to public and private property, assaults and thefts, the...
The Security Coordination Plan for "Noite Branca" (White Night) in Oliveira de Azeméis was designed to standardise and streamline the actions needed for a rapid response in the event of danger. It also set out guidelines for the various Civil Protection agents and supporting organisations involved...
This case highlights an initiative led by the Algarve Civil Protection Operational Coordination Centre (OCC) to address the region's significant population surge during the summer holiday season. Backed by the region's civil protection services, the initiative ensured that organisers implemented the necessary risk-prevention measures. A multi-agency...
As part of revising its Municipal Master Plan (PDM), the Municipality of Lagoa developed a Strategic Plan for Sustainable Development (PED|LGA) using a participatory approach that helped identify areas of perceived insecurity. Between 2014 and 2015, eight public forums and meetings with Parish Councils highlighted...
This project creates a corps of civil protection volunteers – safety delegates within the community of Santo António – who look after the safety, health, and protection of local residents. Parish staff and parishioners are trained in first aid and basic life support to prepare...
This case from Lisbon, Portugal, illustrates how police and local communities can work together through foot patrol community policing. The model rests on citizens and local partners joining forces to promote safer communities and to identify and resolve shared problems through cooperation built on trust....
Although general crime in Leiria has declined over the years, many residents have grown increasingly uneasy about safety in the city due to a range of urban challenges. To address this, the Municipality joined the URBACT-funded UrbSecurity project and launched a collaborative approach bringing together...