European Forum for Urban Security (Efus)/ Forum européen pour la sécurité urbaine

Founded in 1987 under the auspices of the Council of Europe, the European Forum for Urban Security (Efus) is the only European network of local and regional authorities dedicated to urban security.

It brings together 250 cities and regions from 16 countries with the aim to:
- Promote a balanced vision of urban security, combining prevention, sanctions and social cohesion,
- Support local and regional authorities in the conception, implementation and evaluation of their local security policy,
- Help local elected officials get recognition for their role in the development and implementation of national and European policies.

Efus provides support and inspiration for locally elected officials and their teams who are convinced of the necessity of working together, transcending political differences, for the benefit of long-term security. In accordance with the principle of ‘cities helping cities’ Efus fosters the exchange of experience between authorities.