Municipal Police with a Community Participatory Approach

About the project

The project aimed to strengthen trust and improve relations between the municipal police and the local community in Kfardebian. It focused on improving residents’ sense of safety through solar-powered lighting at town entrances and main squares, while supporting the municipal police in carrying out their duties effectively.

15municipal police members directly supported
~15,000residents benefiting
1M+visitors a year benefiting

Key activities

  • Installed solar-powered lighting at town entrances and main squares
  • Improved public safety and residents’ sense of security
  • Supported the municipal police in performing their duties effectively
  • Strengthened trust and cooperation between the municipal police and the local population

Donors & partners

  • Sponsor: European Union (EU)
  • Collaborating partners: FIIAPP and CIVIPOL
  • Agreement with: Democracy Reporting International (DRI)
  • Implementer: Auberge Beity Association

Date & location

June – August 2023 (3 months)

Kfardebian, Lebanon

Photo gallery

Community policing training with Kfardebian municipal policeInstalling solar-powered street lighting in KfardebianKfardebian town square lit at night by the new solar lightsMeeting with the municipal police teamTraining session on community policingPromoting Community Policing in Lebanon sessionKfardebian municipal police membersAwareness session with the municipal policeFirst aid kits provided to the municipal policeDefibrillator (AED) provided to the municipal policeJackets provided to the municipal police