Who we are

• To promote a balanced vision of urban security combining prevention, sanctions and social cohesion

• To support local and regional authorities in the design, implementation and evaluation of their local security policies
• To reinforce the role of local elected officials within national and European governance

Efus promotes a holistic approach to urban security, which involves all local actors and citizens in the co-production of policies. Therefore, Efus:

• affirms the central role of local elected representatives and their role as guarantors of democratic principles;
• considers security to be a fundamental right and advocates for policies that guarantee the protection of human rights;
• chooses prevention as a rational and strategic approach, which promotes social cohesion in the long term.

The work topics that Efus covers are chosen according to member local and regional authorities’ demands and local security issues. They are managed as part of cooperation projects that can be either local, national or European. For over 30 years, Efus has been working on cross-cutting topics linked to urban security such as nightlife, risky behaviours, gang violence, violent radicalisation, new technologies, violence against women, etc.

Go to our topics section to learn more.

As actors in the network, Efus member local and regional authorities contribute to its development. Joining Efus means engaging with these local and regional authorities and gaining access to:

• A European and international network of local and regional authorities, partners and experts;

• Participation in working groups, cooperation projects and the preparation of thematic publications and policy recommendations;

• Support in the design, implementation and evaluation of local security policies;

• Representation before national and European authorities through advocacy;

• Participation in online seminars and thematic conferences with a European and international dimension;

• Participation in thematic trainings, field visits and study tours to promote local experiences;

• Access to Efus Network, the collaborative web platform reserved exclusively for the network.

Go to our activities section to learn more.