(Rome, April 17) – ANCI Lazio welcomes the approval, by the Lazio Region, of the new multi-year plan for urban security, which defines criteria and guidelines for the promotion of an integrated system of security at the regional level.
The Plan provides for a total allocation of 6.5 million euros to local authorities to support interventions aimed at strengthening the control of the territory, preventing and combating phenomena of urban uncivilization and degradation, as well as reducing the risks associated with widespread and predatory crime. Among the objectives are also the improvement of the quality of public spaces, their revitalization, and the reduction of the sense of insecurity perceived by citizens.
As part of the operational measures, the next publication of the “Security in Public” call is planned, with a budget of 3.3 million euros, divided into three lines of intervention: the enhancement of video surveillance systems in school areas (“Smart School Security”), initiatives for the management and security of nightlife areas (“Safe city life”), and urban recovery and regeneration projects with social objectives (“Obiettivo decoro”). Further resources will be allocated to the Security Pacts, to be defined between the Region and local authorities on specific objectives.
In this context, ANCI Lazio emphasizes the central role of municipalities in the implementation of urban security policies, highlighting the importance of operational tools and partnerships that can make interventions on the ground more effective.
This perspective is reflected in the Memorandum of Understanding signed between ANCI Lazio and UNIV – National Union of Private Security Companies, aimed at promoting forms of collaboration between local administrations and private security operators, in compliance with institutional competences and current regulations.
The agreement aims to enhance the contribution of private surveillance as a complementary element in the integrated security system, fostering operational synergies especially in urban areas most exposed to phenomena of degradation or high levels of traffic.
Finally, ANCI Lazio reiterates the need for a coordinated and multi-level approach, based on collaboration between institutions, public and private entities, and local communities, to respond effectively and sustainably to the growing demand for security in the territories.