Schweizerische Kriminalprävention (SKP)

Swiss Crime Prevention (SKP) is an intercantonal specialist agency in the field of crime prevention and fear of crime. It is supported by the Conference of Cantonal Justice and Police Directors (KKJPD) and run by a permanent commission of the KKJPD, known as the Swiss Crime Prevention Steering Committee. Swiss Crime Prevention is located in the House of the Cantons in Bern.

Networking and exchange with cooperation partners

One of the most important tasks of Swiss Crime Prevention is to strengthen intercantonal police cooperation in the field of crime prevention. It works closely with those responsible for prevention in the cantonal and municipal police forces on various projects, topics, and campaigns, and organizes a two-day exchange once a year. Swiss Crime Prevention also maintains close contacts with the Federal Office of Police. In addition to other state and cantonal actors from all regions of Switzerland, its network also includes various NGOs.

Communicating prevention messages to the public

Another important task of Swiss Crime Prevention is to educate the public about criminal phenomena, prevention options, and support services. This includes producing brochures, leaflets, and similar materials on specific crime prevention topics (e.g., burglary, stalking, civil courage) and for specific target groups, such as young people or senior citizens. In their blog, Swiss Crime Prevention staff write articles on various aspects of crime prevention and discuss new phenomena. This also includes current warnings about phishing attacks and other scams. Swiss Crime Prevention is also active on Facebook and Twitter.

Training and continuing education

Swiss Crime Prevention is involved in the training and continuing education of police officers in the field of crime prevention and works closely with the Swiss Police Institute (SPI) to this end. At conferences and conventions, it provides information on specific crime prevention topics in presentations and workshops and shares the latest scientific findings.

Documentation

Swiss Crime Prevention maintains a database of the latest prevention materials from cantonal and municipal police forces on its intranet.

Consulting

Swiss Crime Prevention is available to the public for all matters relating to crime prevention.