A key aspect of community policing activities is to contribute to building positive relations among state’s security sector, and societies.

In Palestine this is in in line with governmental efforts to enable the society to be a partner in achieving security.

Palestinian Community Councils represent the society in every police district and are composed of members of the Palestinian Civil Police (PCP), society representatives, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).

Within this structure, district executive councils consist of the Chief of the police station (head council), the heads of police departments, and Civil Police officers.

To further enhance cooperation between the Palestinian Civil Police (PCP) with social representatives, NGOs and CSO’s, EUPOL COPPS organised a workshop focusing on Palestinian Community Council Awareness.

Such cooperation is of crucial importance in a wide range of areas, for example on anti-corruption initiatives, and reconciliation processes, gender equality, social inclusion, and environmentally sustainable practices.

Among the main outcomes of the activity is PCP’s enhanced ability to effectively work with the members of each community council and to be more responsive to local needs.