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Our News/Events pages bring you the latest news, ranging from, crime arrests to forthcoming events and is posted daily.
Bookmark this page to keep up to date with developments. Our monthly radio crime prevention feature on Kissfm can be found here as well as previous newsletters. Lastly please take a look at our gallery page which contains photos of some of our activities.
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Gallery
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Kiss FM Crimecheck
Kiss FM Crimecheck
Crime Prevention Advice
Crime Prevention Advice
One Stop Shop Crime Prevention Advice. From cyber bullying to home protection, SCA provides the most extensive range of crime prevention advice available in Portugal. With over 70 downloads, prepared by SCA, the PSP, GNR, Judicial Police, Ministry of Internal affairs and other agencies, this brings together a diverse range of well researched material available for your every need. Just click on the appropriate dropdown tab and then on the article you require.
Property
Property
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Personal safety
Street safety
Street safety
Animal Protection
Animal Protection
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Cybercrime
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Community
Countryside
Countryside
For tourists
For tourists
How we help you
How we help you
SCA provides a comprehensive range of information and services which support the police effort in preventing crime. These range from promoting the GNR Safe Residence Program, public safety advice, how to report a crime on line as well as our Safe Services Guide. Simply click of the drop down menu to obtain the information or service you require.
Crime statistics
Crime statistics
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Safe Residence Programme
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Civil protection
Safe Services Guide
Safe Services Guide
Report a crime online
Report a crime online
Missing Persons
Missing Persons
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FAQ
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GNR
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PJ
PJ
The Judicial Police was created on 20 October 1945, through publication of Decree No. 35042, dedicated to the prevention and investigation of crime, based on the investigative mechanisms, grounded in science and law, of the new Code of Criminal Procedure which was approved seven days before, by Decree 35007, 13 October. These two structural diplomas marked the nature, mission and tasks of the new criminal investigation police, which was integrated in the justice system and, hence, designated “Judicial Police”. Designed and shaped over decades to serve justice, managed by judicial magistrates and prosecutors and officials with legal training, technically well prepared with a high spirit of mission, the Judicial Police has always responded promptly and efficiently to all types of criminality and social changes which have become increasingly complex and more sophisticated. The Judicial Police is under the Ministry of Justice and is geographically divided in four areas known as “Boards”. The “South Board” has its Headquarters in Faro. The powers of the Judicial Police for criminal investigation are set out in particular in arts.7.º and 8 of LOIC – Law No. 49/2008 27 August. Competence of the Judicial Police regarding responsibility for criminal investigation, includes:
Homicide (Intentional homicides or aggravated)
Slavery, abduction, kidnapping and hostage taking;
Counterfeit currency, securities, stamps and other similar securities;
Hijacking, sea air or land;
Computer crimes;
Criminal Association;
Trafficking of influence, corruption, embezzlement and participation for economic business;
Terrorists and terrorist organizations;
Misconduct and abuse of power practiced by holders of political office;
Bank robbery, offices of Finance Public and couriers;
Falsification or counterfeit of driving licenses, registration documents, ID documents and other official documents;
Trafficking in persons and serious drug trafficking cases;
Cases involving the use of firearms.
The full list of offences the Judicial Police investigate, can be found in
Portuguese here
. For more information about the Judicial Police please visit the
Judicial Police website
. To report serious crime in the Algarve or information about serious crime, the Judicial Police can be contacted using the contact details on the right of this page
SEF
SEF
The Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) is a security service within the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI) that, in the context of internal security policy, is responsible for carrying out checks on persons at the borders, monitoring aliens inside national territory, preventing and fighting organized crime involving illegal immigration and trafficking in human beings, decide upon asylum applications, issuing passports and identification documents to foreign nationals, in order to safeguard internal security and individual rights and freedoms within the global context of the migratory phenomenon. SEF is responsible for promoting, coordinating and implementing the measures and actions related to these activities and to migratory movements. Internationally, it is responsible to ensure, as required by the Government, the representation of the Portuguese State in the working groups of the European Union, as well as at international organizations or events related to its expertise area. For more information, please refer to the
SEF
website. How to make an appointment to
visit a SEF bureau
Information website
for immigrants.
Information
for E.U/E.E.A/Swiss nationals.
For Tourists
For Tourists
Going on holiday is an exciting time, experiencing new cultures, new environments and all the attractions different places have to offer. While relaxing you may let your guard down and may encounter difficulties that affect your holiday experience and enjoyment. To help you have a safe, secure and enjoyable time and avoid some of the pitfalls, please read theses guides. Have a great holiday!
Safe Tourism
Safe Tourism
Stay Safe
Stay Safe
Travelling Overseas
Travelling Overseas
Villa Rental Fraud
Villa Rental Fraud
Emergencies
Emergencies
Health
Health
Road Safety
Road Safety
Water and Beach Safety
Water and Beach Safety
Camping and Off-Road
Camping and Off-Road
About Us
About Us
“About Us” provides you with all the background to Safe Communities Algarve, how it was formed, its history, details of our management team and importantly our credentials in terms of government support. Details of our advisors can be found here as well as information on how to become a member of SCA.
History
History
Meet the Team
Meet the Team
Protocols
Protocols
Our supporters
Our supporters
Our advisors
Our advisors
Membership
Membership
Testimonials
Testimonials
Specific objectives
Specific objectives
Useful links
Useful links
Contact us
Contact us
Archive for August, 2013
Arrests, fire arrests, villa letting scams, alcohol related crime, drug trafficking – 27th Aug 2013
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