Centre of Excellence on Public Security
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The Centre of Excellence on Public Security (CEPS) is a think tank based in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil
which studies aspects of public security, advocating multi-dimensional responses to Public Security issues. The CEPS works to bring together policy makers, operational law enforcement officers and independent experts, for dialogues towards generating innovative solutions to complex Public Security issues. The CEPS is overseen by a Scientific Advisory Board, whose chairman is Raymond Kendall, Honorary Secretary General of Interpol.
The CEPS has organised international dialogues on Public Security in Brazil and Africa, and coordinates dialogue on combating drug trafficking with Civil Police departments in the South Cone area on Brazil. CEPS is an initiative of The International Council on Security and Development (ICOS)
, a Security and Development Policy Group established by The Network of European Foundations.
The Global Media Centre
directs their media outreach.
in 2008 to bridge the gap between the perspectives of policymakers and practitioners with on-the-ground experience. The Centre facilitates dialogue and innovation on public security
between key actors, encouraging a multi-sector approach that incorporates development
and social policy
with law enforcement
strategies. The Centre offers research and consultancy services and works with governments to construct public security policies for the 21st century.
, the Former Secretary General of Interpol
.
design.
Pact of Parana, Curitiba: Bringing together the heads of narcotics departments from the six southern-cone states of Brazil
, the First Pact, in May 2007, established commitments of interstate communication and cooperation, and quarterly meetings to deepen understanding of the multidimensional nature of narcotics challenges in the region.
Africa – Brazil Public Security Dialogue, Entebbe: Bringing together African and Brazilian public security policymakers and operators in July 2008, the event enabled a unique South-South exchange of experiences, and generated new ideas on the provision of public security in the face of 21st century challenges.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
which studies aspects of public security, advocating multi-dimensional responses to Public Security issues. The CEPS works to bring together policy makers, operational law enforcement officers and independent experts, for dialogues towards generating innovative solutions to complex Public Security issues. The CEPS is overseen by a Scientific Advisory Board, whose chairman is Raymond Kendall, Honorary Secretary General of Interpol.
The CEPS has organised international dialogues on Public Security in Brazil and Africa, and coordinates dialogue on combating drug trafficking with Civil Police departments in the South Cone area on Brazil. CEPS is an initiative of The International Council on Security and Development (ICOS)
The International Council on Security and Development (ICOS)
The International Council on Security and Development is an international think tank that focuses on Afghanistan and other conflict zones such as Iraq and Somalia. ICOS is a project of the Network of European Foundations' Mercator Fund...
, a Security and Development Policy Group established by The Network of European Foundations.
The Global Media Centre
The Global Media Centre
The Global Media Centre is a media consulting firm providing strategic media support and guidance to the public policy and philanthropic communities.-Founding:The Global Media Centre was founded in late 2008...
directs their media outreach.
The Centre of Excellence on Public Security
The Centre of Excellence on Public Security was established by The International Council on Security and Development (ICOS)The International Council on Security and Development (ICOS)
The International Council on Security and Development is an international think tank that focuses on Afghanistan and other conflict zones such as Iraq and Somalia. ICOS is a project of the Network of European Foundations' Mercator Fund...
in 2008 to bridge the gap between the perspectives of policymakers and practitioners with on-the-ground experience. The Centre facilitates dialogue and innovation on public security
Public security
To meet the increasing challenges in the public security area, responsible public institutions and organisations can tap into their own intelligence to successfully address possible threats in advance...
between key actors, encouraging a multi-sector approach that incorporates development
Regional development
Regional development is the provision of aid and other assistance to regions which are less economically developed. Regional development may be domestic or international in nature...
and social policy
Social policy
Social policy primarily refers to guidelines, principles, legislation and activities that affect the living conditions conducive to human welfare. Thus, social policy is that part of public policy that has to do with social issues...
with law enforcement
Law enforcement and society
The first modern police force, commonly said to be the London Metropolitan Police, established in 1829, promoted the preventive role of police as a deterrent to urban crime and disorder....
strategies. The Centre offers research and consultancy services and works with governments to construct public security policies for the 21st century.
Public Security Scientific Board
The activities of the Centre of Excellence are overseen by an international Scientific Board of leading experts and practitioners from law enforcement, academic and managerial backgrounds. The Board is chaired by Raymond KendallRaymond Kendall
Raymond Edward Kendall , QPM is a British law enforcement officer and former Interpol Secretary-General.-Biography:Kendall commenced military service in the Royal Air Force in 1951, serving in Malaya . He joined the Metropolitan Police in 1962, spending most of his service in Special Branch and...
, the Former Secretary General of Interpol
Interpol
Interpol, whose full name is the International Criminal Police Organization – INTERPOL, is an organization facilitating international police cooperation...
.
Projects to date
First International Symposium on Public Security and Drug Policy, Rio de Janeiro: Held in February 2008 in conjunction with the Brazilian National Public Security and National Antidrug Secretariats and the Federal Police Department, the Symposium brought together policy-makers, police officers, and drug policy specialists from around the world for a pragmatic reflection on drug policyDrug policy
A drug policy most often refers to a government's attempt to combat the negative effects of drug addiction and misuse in its society. Governments try to combat drug addiction with policies which address both the demand and supply of drugs, as well as policies which can mitigate the harms of drug...
design.
Pact of Parana, Curitiba: Bringing together the heads of narcotics departments from the six southern-cone states of Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, the First Pact, in May 2007, established commitments of interstate communication and cooperation, and quarterly meetings to deepen understanding of the multidimensional nature of narcotics challenges in the region.
Africa – Brazil Public Security Dialogue, Entebbe: Bringing together African and Brazilian public security policymakers and operators in July 2008, the event enabled a unique South-South exchange of experiences, and generated new ideas on the provision of public security in the face of 21st century challenges.