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Efus @efusnews.bsky.social · 22d

🔵Efus participated in the Transcend Project, which has now successfully concluded.

Some member cities of Efus, such as the city of Matosinhos, benefited from the project’s outcomes and insights.

🎥 Discover their testimony below ⬇️
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Why municipalities must involve citizens in the decisions regarding security technologies

YouTube video by Efus

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Efus @efusnews.bsky.social · Oct 2

Efus' Executive Director, Elizabeth Johnston, took part in discussions at the European Committee of the Regions on the new ProtectEU strategy.

👉 We look forward to continuing to be actively involved in these strategic discussions, carrying the voice of local authorities.

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Efus @efusnews.bsky.social · Sep 23

🚨 Upcoming Webinar 🚨

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬: 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞

In partnership with @peaceinourcities.org

📅 Date: 16 October 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM (Paris)
🔗 Register here: forms.gle/R1LFrrgDCABZ...

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Efus @efusnews.bsky.social · Sep 2

Comment mettre en œuvre un véritable continuum de sécurité dans une grande ville européenne ?

A Nice, Élus, police municipale, société de sécurité privée Gaïda et citoyens partagent leur expérience. ⬇️

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Police, sécurité privé, citoyens : le continuum de sécurité en action

Cet épisode du podcast de l’Efus met en lumière l’expérience de la ville de Nice dans la mise en œuvre du continuum de sécurité dans le cadre du projet PACTESUR2. À travers les témoignages d’élus, de ...

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Efus @efusnews.bsky.social · Jul 31

🚔 How is local police perceived in your country?

In Riga, 60% of officers feel undervalued. Is this true across Europe?

🎙️ Hear voices from France, Portugal, Belgium & more in our latest episode on trust, policing & community.

🔗Listen now👉 smartlink.ausha.co/efus-podcast...

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Efus @efusnews.bsky.social · Jul 29

Did you know? 1/6 people in Europe are living with a mental condition, according to the WHO.

Given the general rise in #mentalhealth issues across Europe and beyond, Efus has recently included Mental Health as a key area of focus.

Read our latest article ⬇️
efus.eu/news/mental-...

Mental health: a silent crisis that affects urban security across Europe – European Forum for Urban Security

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Efus @efusnews.bsky.social · Jul 23

🎙️Nouveau podcast : Sécurité et coulisses du Carnaval de Nice

Dans cet épisode, nous vous embarquons en immersion au cœur de cette organisation exceptionnelle !

➡️Témoignages exclusifs et découverte d’un dispositif de sécurité unique en Europe.

🎧À écouter ici : smartlink.ausha.co/efus-podcast...

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Efus @efusnews.bsky.social · Jul 22

💡Lighting shapes how safe we feel in public spaces.

That’s why Efus has partnered with LUCI association to explore the link between urban lighting and security.

We spoke with LUCI's MD Mark Burton-Page about the network's goals and future priorities.

Read the full article: efus.eu/topics/publi...

Partnership with the LUCI network on urban lighting: new opportunities for our members – European Forum for Urban Security

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Efus @efusnews.bsky.social · Jul 7

Efus was recently in Tampere to kick off the #SafeSkills project!

➡️ This 4-year initiative aims to address the critical need for skilled labour in safety and security sectors across European regions.

Regional collaboration is essential in the context of security planning and prevention.

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Efus @efusnews.bsky.social · Jun 20

#PACTESUR2FinalEvent in Gdańsk was a huge success! 100+ participants, +20 cities, and lots of shared wisdom on local police training, cooperation & innovation.

Thanks to the city of Gdańsk and participants for strengthening collaboration between European cities and regions!

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Efus @efusnews.bsky.social · Jun 18

#PACTESUR2FinalEvent! The last panel of the event on trust-building and EU-POLNET's key role: "Strengthening Police-Population Relations." Big thanks to our speakers for sharing real stories and tactics from the ground. 👮‍♂️🤝

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Efus @efusnews.bsky.social · Jun 18

Our security chain panel broke down what keeps operations smooth 🚓 at #PACTESUR2FinalEvent.

Experts & civil servants shared highs and lows of behind-the-scenes work regarding the drug issue in Belgium, the Ukrainian migration crisis and the blackout in Portugal.

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Efus @efusnews.bsky.social · Jun 18

Huge moment at #PACTESUR2FinalEvent! ✒️📜 Consortium members signed the Declaration of Gdańsk on Public-Private Cooperation, which encapsulates the shared commitment of European cities to promote coordinated and inclusive security governance, and reflects the outcomes of the PACTESUR2 project.

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Efus @efusnews.bsky.social · Jun 17

The panel, “Security Continuum and Public-Private Cooperation”, brought together urban security professionals and local officials to share their experiences in public-private cooperation.

Thanks to all who joined us to open the convo right.👏 #PACTESUR2FinalEvent!

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Efus @efusnews.bsky.social · Jun 17

#PACTESUR2FinalEvent is happening now 🙌

European cities are meeting to discuss safer, inclusive cities through cooperation, training & innovation.

Big thanks to Willy Demeyer, Mayor of Liege and Efus President, and Aleksandra Dulkiewicz, Mayor of Gdańsk for welcoming the participants!

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Efus @efusnews.bsky.social · Jun 17

Today, the Efus General Assembly took place in Gdańsk. This was an opportunity to welcome new members, elect our Executive Committee and dive into urban security discussions with Polish cities.

Big thanks to our hosts and participants! 🙏

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Efus @efusnews.bsky.social · Jun 11

🚨Just one week to go!

There’s still time to join us in Gdańsk, June 17–18 for the Efus General Assembly and the final event of the PACTESUR2 project on the protection of public spaces.

Register below ⬇️

Efus @efusnews.bsky.social · May 28

Still time to register! ⏳
Join us in Gdańsk on June 17–18 for:
➡️ The #PACTESUR2 project final event
➡️The Efus General Assembly

Read a special message from Gdańsk Mayor Aleksandra Dulkiewicz! 👇

Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Agenda: efus.eu/wp-content/u...

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Efus @efusnews.bsky.social · Jun 5

This week, Efus was present at the Torino Local Police Academy for a three-day intensive training focused on innovation, cooperation, and the exchange of best practices among local police forces in the framework of the #PACTESUR2 project.

A sincere thank you to the partners for their involvement! 👏

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Efus @efusnews.bsky.social · Jun 4

🚨 Don’t miss the TRANSCEND project Web Conference! 🚨
🗓️ 10 June 2025
🕐 1pm - 2pm | 📍 Online
🎙️ With Thomas Seltsam (Austrian Red Cross)

💬 Topic: Engaging Austrian citizens in disaster resilience

🔗 Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Efus @efusnews.bsky.social · May 19

🚨 Join the next TRANSCEND Web Conference!
🗓️ 10 June 2025 | 🕐 1–2PM CET
📍 Online

Discover how Austrian citizens are getting involved in disaster resilience through innovative, inclusive design and pilot projects

Register now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Efus @efusnews.bsky.social · May 28

Still time to register! ⏳
Join us in Gdańsk on June 17–18 for:
➡️ The #PACTESUR2 project final event
➡️The Efus General Assembly

Read a special message from Gdańsk Mayor Aleksandra Dulkiewicz! 👇

Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Agenda: efus.eu/wp-content/u...

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Efus @efusnews.bsky.social · May 27

🎙️Nouveau podcast !

On parle d'un sujet d'actualité : la violence chez les jeunes et les rivalités interquartiers
Avec
🔵 Séréna Yahmi, adjointe au maire de Noisy-le-Sec

🔵Audrey Palama, experte des violences collectives

📲 À écouter ici : smartlink.ausha.co/efus-podcast...

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Efus @efusnews.bsky.social · May 21

🚨As part of the SPARROW project on crisis management, join us for a participatory online focus group on crisis resilience, gathering public institutions & infrastructure stakeholders.

🗓 11 June | 14:00–16:00 CET
📍 Online
📝 Register by 30 May forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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Efus @efusnews.bsky.social · May 20

Efus was in Poznań for the #KOBAN workshop on community policing.

With LEAs & partners from across Europe, we explored capability gaps, shared innovative solutions & discussed future needs in community policing.

Collaboration is key! 🤝

🔗Learn more about this project: efus.eu/topics/publi...

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Efus @efusnews.bsky.social · May 19

🚨 Join the next TRANSCEND Web Conference!
🗓️ 10 June 2025 | 🕐 1–2PM CET
📍 Online

Discover how Austrian citizens are getting involved in disaster resilience through innovative, inclusive design and pilot projects

Register now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Efus @efusnews.bsky.social · May 14

📍 Join us in Gdańsk, 17–18 June for two key Efus events:
🔹 Final #PACTESUR2 project conference on the security of public spaces
🔹 Efus General Assembly, as well as Dialogue with Polish cities on urban security.

📝 Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
📚 Agenda: efus.eu/wp-content/u...

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