A dynamic partnership between citizens, police, and government is growing stronger
In the second half of September, several villages and towns showed what it means to work hand in hand with the police to safeguard their communities. In five localities, this partnership took shape in tangible ways. Community Safety Council (CSC) meetings were not limited to minutes and signatures – they began with clearly defined needs and resulted in concrete measures that residents could see and feel in their daily lives.
CSCs: solutions that make a difference in daily life
In Dănceni, Ialoveni district, cars speeding well above the legal limit used to race through the village road every day. Near the school, parents were afraid to walk their children to school, while stray dogs roamed close to households.
After the CSC meeting, the police increased patrols and removed dangerous vehicles from circulation, including motorcycles driven by minors. The local council expanded street lighting and launched a dog sterilization campaign. Designs for raised crosswalks are already complete, and the community is seeing the first results: traffic has slowed and the streets feel safer.
Cârpești: community and police working together to keep the village peaceful
In Cârpești, Cantemir district, the challenges went beyond speeding cars. Groups of young people gathered at night, leaving behind broken benches and shattered bottles.
The police responded with night patrols and targeted operations, while the mayor's office installed surveillance cameras in the most frequented areas. Parents were invited to special meetings on how to protect their children from the temptations of hooliganism.
For several months now, the village has recorded no household thefts - a clear sign that the joint efforts are paying off.
A movement born from the voice of the people
Further south, in Filipeni, Leova district, fear came from within the home. Cases of domestic violence and offenses committed by minors kept the community on edge. The police responded by issuing restraining orders, making regular visits to vulnerable families, and introducing legal education classes in schools.
At the same time, measures were taken to curb speeding: dangerous areas were mapped, and new road signs are set to be installed with support from the mayor's office and local NGOs.
Doroțcaia: peace and road safety through joint action
In Doroțcaia, Dubăsari district, roaring engines and the noise of motorcycles at night had become part of the everyday life. Following the CSC meeting, police stepped up patrols and began identifying drivers who caused disturbances. Funds have been committed for speed bumps near the school, and villagers are taking part in road safety awareness campaigns.
Sărata Galbenă: a safer road for students and pedestrians
In Sărata Galbenă, Hîncești district, the national road cutting through the village brought heavy traffic and speeding, putting students and pedestrians at risk. The Police Inspectorate took urgent steps to install speed bumps and improve street lighting.
Until the work is completed, police crews are monitoring the road during peak hours - a measure welcomed by local residents.
CSC Comrat: determined plans for a protected community
In Comrat, the CSC has set clear priorities: maintaining public order, identifying traffic violations and cases of fraud, tackling hooliganism and preventing illegal tree felling. The community, local authorities, and police agreed on joint actions to strengthen safety, including the installation of additional surveillance cameras across the city.
The issue of stray dogs was also addressed, with the local administration already establishing a dedicated shelter for stray animals. The Secretary of State of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Alexandru Bejan, emphasized that the CSC’s work demonstrates effective collaboration, with Comrat standing out as a model of strong partnership between police and municipal authorities for the entire country.
Dialogue that protects: how CSCs turn concerns into concrete action for safer communities
These examples show that CSCs mean more than just formal meetings. They are spaces where people can voice their concerns, and the police respond with timely action through patrols, fines, educational campaigns. Since the beginning of the year, nearly 500 CSCs have been active across the country, with over 200 additional meetings planned in the coming months.
CSCs are proving to be effective tools for direct dialogue between communities and the police, turning citizens' concerns into concrete safety measures. Issues identified at the local level - from speeding and noisy motorcycles to juvenile delinquency and stray dogs -are addressed proactively by the community, local authorities, and law enforcement. Police respond with patrols, targeted interventions, educational campaigns, and preventive measures, ensuring a rapid and context-specific response.
Inspired by European best practices, the CSC model emphasizes collaboration without bureaucracy, delivering solutions that communities can experience immediately. Safer roads, well-lit streets, better-protected children, and secure households all begin with a discussion at the same table – between citizens, local councils and the police. Where dialogue is ongoing, tangible change is never far behind.