INTER-INSTITUTIONAL COLLABORATION IN THE CONTEXT OF RURAL CRIME PREVENTION

At the present stage, it is becoming increasingly apparent that, in the activity of crime prevention, an exhaustive result is not possible with the police forces alone. Regardless of the specificity of the community, urban or rural, it is necessary to involve public authorities, educational institutions, public associations, religious denominations, etc. The development of customised strategies on the security and prevention of rural crime, following the example of other states, by creating partnerships primarily with citizens and inter-institutional collaboration, leads to the identification and resolution of problems on a given territory and responds to the needs and requirements of the community. This not only enhances the effectiveness of public security interventions, but also contributes to strengthening social cohesion and promoting a safe and prosperous environment for all inhabitants of rural communities.Only through inter-institutional collaboration it is possible to achieve an optimal result in the prevention of rural crime.