David Thomas, founder of the Independent Security Agency ISECA, unveiled ‘Safe Communities Algarve’, an online platform to promote crime prevention throughout the region. ‘Safe Communities Algarve’ was made public during a British Consulate Outreach event held in Albufeira and attended by the British Ambassador to Portugal. Mr. Thomas explained: “Safe Communities Algarve will help promote the work of the police by providing crime prevention information, development of the Safe Residents Programme and various contact numbers etc. It will also act as a platform for specialist crime prevention services available in the private sector.” IMP’s Managing Director gave their opinion on this, saying, “It is important to keep residents informed with what is happening in regards to the policing system in their area.”
The services provided by Safe Communities Algarve are free of charge to residents and all will include updates to those who register. The platform will be further developed over the coming weeks. IMP’s Managing Director has commented on the services, describing them as ‘exceptional’ saying, “The new platform designed to promote crime prevention is exceptional and I look forward to seeing it develop and progress”
Despite limited resources this was accorded a high priority with officers specially selected for this role. One of the first actions taken by the team was to visit residents in the area in order to promote closer engagement and provide a direct contact number in case assistance was required. A source from IMP has said “This will prove to be worthwhile in short term and long term, it has already started paying off with much faster response times to emergencies and a decrease in household crime in the areas.”
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