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Introduction


This page is aimed at keeping you up to date with the latest development concerning crime prevention in the Algarve. It will include details of events, crime prevention bulletins published by ISECA – the Independent Security Agency, other crime prevention advice as well GNR bulletins etc.

Safe Communities Algarve – Crime Prevention Bulletins

Download - Are we doing enough to prevent Crime? – Algarve Resident 5th August

Download - 21st August 2011 - David Thomas Director of ISECA is interviewed by Owen Gee on Kiss FM
concerning the riots in the UK and crime prevention in the Algarve. To listen to the interview please .

Download - Putting tourism crime in the right perspective – Algarve Resident 2nd September

Download - Security – Are you Alarmed? – Algarve Resident 7th October

Download - Security – Are you Alarmed? Part 2. – Algarve Resident 21st October

Download - A Christmas message to criminals - 4th November

Download - Crime Prevention advice for motorists - 17th November 2011

Download - Guideline in discovering and dealing with intruders in your home - 6th January 2012

Download - Phishing - How to avoid becoming a victim - Algarve Resident 13th January 2012

Download - Neighbourhood Watch in Portugal - Algarve Resident - 3rd February 2012

Download -  Security Living in Rural areas - Algarve Resident - 2nd March 2012

Download - Crime Analysis Article - Algarve Resident - 5th April 2012

Download - Reporting of Suspicious Activities and Crime On-line - Algarve Resident - 13th April 2012

Download - Putting violent indoor residental robberies into perspective.

Download
- Turning the Tide on Beach Crime



Crime prevention information

Download - Drug Policy Portugal - By the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction - 2011


Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR)

GNR General

Download - Guide to Safe Residence Program – Published by ISECA and approved by GNR

Download - List of GNR stations/posts with telephone, fax and email contact details - Algarve

Download - New GNR Household Crime prevention guidelines 2012 (in Portuguese)

Download - Safe Use of ATM Machines - 25th February 2012.


GNR Albufeira

Download - Home Security precautions – Albufeira GNR – October 2011

GNR Loulé

Download - Tips to avoid stealing and theft Brochure

Download - Safe Residence Programme EUCPN Brochure

Download - 2nd Anniversary of the Safe Residents Program

Download - Guide to join the Safe Residents Program for Loule Residents 2012

Downloads - GNR invest in Local Policing


GNR Portimão


Download - Safe Residence Program - Tips to Avoid Theft and Stealing


GNR Faro

Download  -  Operation of Safe Residence Program and Tips on Alarm Systems

Download -  Safe Residence Program - Advice to prevent Robberies and Thefts



Ministry of Interior


Download - Portugal National Crime Prevention Strategy (English version) issued November 2010

Download - Annual Crime Statistics Report 2011- Published April 2012


Night Guard (Guarda Nocturno) - Portugal

     DownloadGuide to the Night Guard service of Portugal . Overview, roles and joining – October 2011


Algarve Camâras (Town Halls)

Download - Work of the Municipal Police Albufeira (In Portuguese) - Municipio de Albuferira Nov 2011


Others

Download - Crime prevention - Unoccupied Properties - Netherlands Centre for Crime Prevention and Community Safety (In English)

Download - Crime Prevention advice for those attending London Olympic Games 2012 - Metropolitan Police



Lets make a difference by doing what we can to promote “Safe Communities Algarve”