The Crime Prevention Office (C.P.O.) was set up in March 2005 after such a decision was taken within the context of the National Crime Prevention Policy.
Members of the CPO have the task of monitoring criminality in general, and submitting proposals for measures to be taken in order to reduce / prevent criminality. They do this in collaboration with other departments of the Police as well as other government but also non-government agencies. An example of such proposals is the “Neighborhood Watch Scheme” which was implemented initially on a pilot basis in Peyeia (Paphos), and Dhali (Nicosia).
An additional task stemming from the above is informing organized groups as well as citizens in general about the measures they could take to protect themselves from various criminal acts against their property or their person. They do this by publishing and distributing brochures, but also by giving lectures to organised groups. Moreover, from time to time, they carry out campaigns informing citizens about security measures, both on a personal level but also through the Media.
In the context of crime prevention and security measures, members of the office inspect government buildings and write up reports proposing security measures.
Since 2009, the Crime Prevention Office has also been the central monitoring point for lectures given by members of the police to students of academic institutions nationwide, on a variety of topics.
The Crime Prevention Office is also the operational monitoring office for Community Police nationwide.
Community Police officers are concerned about the safety and wellbeing of the people in the community and are therefore ready to help them solve any security / safety problems they may have. Additionally, they encourage the involvement of young people and children in positive activities.
Crime Prevention Office 22607217
Nicosia Police District - Community Police
Community Police officers are concerned about the safety and wellbeing of the people in the community and are therefore ready to help solve any security / safety problems people in the community may have, while encouraging and promoting positive activities amongst young people and children.
Community Police in Nicosia covers the following areas with 22 officers:
Strovolos (tel 99316915)
Lakatamia (99316918)
Tseri (tel 99924937)
Analiontas, Episkopio, Kapedes, Pera Orinis, Politiko, Psimolofou (97618405)
Deftera, Anayia, Ergates (97769104)
Aglantzia (tel 97649473, 99023829)
Yeri (tel 99924657)
Dhali, Potamia (tel 97620231)
Limpia (tel 99266080)
Lithrodontas (tel 97620234)
Nicosia within the walls (tel 99316924, 99316935)
Limassol Police District - Community Police
Community Police officers are concerned about the safety and wellbeing of the people in the community and are therefore ready to help solve any security / safety problems people in the community may have, while encouraging and promoting positive activities amongst young people and children.
Community Police in Limassol covers the following areas with 13 officers:
Limassol, Kato Polemidia (tel 99316951)
Turkish Cypriot Neighbourhood (tel 99710104)
Ayios Athanasios (tel 99710105)
Pareklisia, Kellaki, Prastio Kellakiou, Klonari, Sanida, Vasa Kellakiou, Asgata (tel 99316953)
Kiperounta, Dimes (97629906)
Agros, Agridia, Chandria, Ayios Theodoros, Ayios Ioannis, Potamitissa, Kato Milos (tel 97629908)
Larnaka Police District - Community Police
Community Police officers are concerned about the safety and wellbeing of the people in the community and are therefore ready to help solve any security / safety problems people in the community may have, while encouraging and promoting positive activities amongst young people and children.
Community Police in Larnaka covers the following areas with 9 officers:
Pirga, Psevdas, Kornos, Delikipos, Mosfiloti, Ayia Anna (tel 99316932)
Kiti, Mazotos (99316973)
Kivisili, Pervolia, Tersefanou (99316958)
Dromolaxia, Meneou
Aradippou (tel 99316965)
Livadia (99393520)
Athienou-Avdellero (tel 97627049)
Ayioi Anargyroi (97629931)
Kokkines, Tsiakkilero (97627023)
Ammochostos Police District - Community Police
Community Police officers are concerned about the safety and wellbeing of the people in the community and are therefore ready to help solve any security / safety problems people in the community may have, while encouraging and promoting positive activities amongst young people and children.
Community Police in Ammochostos covers the following areas with 4 officers:
Sotira (tel 99393517), Frenaros (tel 99316964), Liopetri (tel 99393518) , Vrisoulles (tel 97616287).
Paphos Police District - Community Police
Community Police officers are concerned about the safety and wellbeing of the people in the community and are therefore ready to help solve any security / safety problems people in the community may have, while encouraging and promoting positive activities amongst young people and children.
Community Police in Paphos covers 95% of Paphos, Mouttalos (tel 99393521), and Peyia (tel 99153786) with 5 officers.