The final European week of security and Police academy | Liège | 02-06 of May

7 Apr 2022 | Events, PACTESUR

The third and final European Week of Security will be hosted by the City of Liège from Monday 2nd to Friday 6th May, 2022. The Liège Police Academy will also take place the same week.

The European Week of Security

Bringing together European local stakeholders, police representatives and experts, the European Week of Security is a major dissemination event for PACTESUR, contributing to raise awareness among citizens and local politicians on their role in prevention and as security actors. The event will also be an opportunity to present the project’s main results and exchange with the representatives of the Expert Advisory Committee and Associated Cities on their experience in protecting public spaces across Europe.

The first European Week of Security was held in Nice in October 2019, and the second one was virtually hosted by the City of Turin in October 2020. Topics included the terrorist threat, crisis management and communication, urban planning and the use of digital tools. The Second Week also addressed the impact of Covid-19, including the risks posed by digital surveillance, which have been exacerbated by the health crisis, as well as the management of social anxiety in public spaces.

Open sessions to the public

In the frame of the 3rd European Week of Security, every morning will be dedicated to specific sessions open to the general public. We are really pleased to welcome you for this event.

  • Tuesday, May 3, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Auditoire de la Boverie: Formal opening ceremony – Theory of negotiated management of public spaces.
  • Wednesday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Auditorium de la Boverie: Actions for the social prevention of radicalism + Presentation of the CSIL-R + Violent radicalism: how to articulate social prevention and security?
  • Thursday, May 5, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Panoramic room of the finance tower: Council of the night and its partners + Actions to prevent consent + Presentation of the “Les Ardentes” festival and its challenges.
  • Friday May 6, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Panoramic room of the finance tower: Prevention of violence in sport + Social prevention with homeless women + Social prevention with children and families + Closing of the European Week.

The registration link is: https://forms.office.com/r/UKeie9TQxD

The Police Academy of Liège

Around 50 police officers from the project’s partners and Associated Cities will be welcomed by the city of Liège to share theoretical sessions as well as simulation exercises and study visits. They will discuss intervention procedures, negotiation & mediation techniques and exchange knowledge & tools to better secure public spaces, while ensuring they remain open, inclusive & accesible to all. They will also discover the prestigious collection of weapons of Curtius Museum.