Strong cooperation between police and society plays a vital role in maintaining public safety, peace, and trust within communities. Effective policing depends also on the support and participation of the public.

To further enhance such cooperation, EUPOL COPPS held a two-day workshop, “Society is key” for 20 Palestinian Civil Police (PCP) officers, representatives of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and influential local figures which focused on Community Policing international standards on 18-19 May in Jericho.

The “Society is Key” workshop aimed to strengthen the PCP’s engagement with local stakeholders, open new perspectives for future cooperation to address recurring challenges and improve community relations with the PCP.

During the event, the participants discussed several topics including international models of Community Policing, the role of CSO’s and society representatives in enhancing relationship between the PCP and the public and the related on maintaining public safety, peace, and trust within communities.