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European cities are working together on new approaches to local and community policing 

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‘We are your police’: the quiet revolution of the municipal police in Ponferrada, Spain

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Drugs: faced with the expansion of trafficking, European local authorities draw up common responses

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European mayors join forces in the Coalition of the willing – against  drug-related violence and trafficking

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Acting together for safer and more inclusive cities

The European Forum for Urban Security (Efus) is the only European network of local and regional authorities dedicated to addressing urban security issues. Founded 40 years ago, it brings together more than 250 cities and regions across 17 European countries. Our role is to enable cities to share their experiences, develop practical solutions and make their voices heard at European level. We believe that for practices to be efficient, they must be collaboratively developed at the local level, in line with principles of local democracy and participation. We advocate a pragmatic and balanced approach to security that combines prevention, sanction and social cohesion.

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Our Activities

Exchanges among peers

Exchanges among European local and regional authorities through conferences, webinars, thematic working groups, field visits and EU-funded projects that gather, besides local and regional authorities, universities, experts and practitioners. 

Advocacy

Efus advocates the needs and expectations of local and regional authorities on matters of crime prevention and urban security at the level of national governments and European institutions. 

The Innovation Studio for Urban Security

A hub for the co-creation of a new generation of urban safety solutions for cities and private actors designed with citizens at the core.

Coalition of the willing  against drug-related violence and trafficking

A pragmatic coalition of European cities and regions committed to strengthening and promoting local policies to combat drug-related violence and harm.

Publications

A unique catalogue of over 60 books and publications written with experts and practitioners on a wide range of urban security issues, as well as practice sheets and other resources for our MEMBRES.

Agenda

19/11/2026
Thessalonique
19-20 novembre, Thessalonique (Grèce), Assemblée générale KOBAN
19/11/2026
Thessaloniki
19-20 November, Thessaloniki (Greece): General Assembly,  KOBAN
04/11/2026
Barcelona
4-5 November, Barcelona (Spain): Efus Executive Committee meeting on the occasion of the Smart City Expo World Congress
04/11/2026
Barcelone
4-5 novembre, Barcelone (Espagne), Comité exécutif de l’Efus à l’occasion du Smart City Expo World Congress
03/11/2026
Brussels
3-4 November, Brussels (Belgium): Synergies final event during the European Civil Protection Forum
03/11/2026
Brussels
3-4 novembre, Bruxelles (Belgique), événement final Synergies pendant le Forum européen de la protection civile
28/10/2026
Paris
28 octobre, Paris (France), réunion de lancement du nouveau projet européen PRISM sur les drogues
26/10/2026
Poznań
26-30 octobre, Poznań (Pologne), semaine dédiée au renforcement des capacités, Respect to Protect
26/10/2026
Poznań
26-30 October, Poznań (Poland): capacity building event, Respect to Protect

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