Community police activities contribute to build ties between the police and the society in Europe as in Palestine.

To enhance ties among Palestinian citizen’s and Civil Police and raise confidence on the key role of the society in achieving security for all, EUPOL COPPS organised the second edition of a workshop on advancing awareness on the functions and role of Community Councils of which district police officers are members on 24 June in Nablus.

The overall goal of the creation of community councils, as one of the main channels for PCP to communicate effectively with civil society, is to increase crime prevention though cooperation.

Within Community (oriented) Policing, is consulting with communities and solving recurring problems in equal partnership with the society are key elements.

These concepts were addressed within the Nablus workshop, including through group work scenarios. The importance of the legal framework was also discussed at the event.