Efus Podcast

In this episode, we explore the innovative Spaanse Polder Café in Rotterdam, an initiative fostering dialogue on urban security, crime prevention, and community cohesion to tackle the issues of organised crime in the Spaanse Polder area in Rotterdam. Joined by Wouter Gelderloos and Mees Verkerk, we discuss how this initiative, using the World Café method, brings together entrepreneurs, workers, and the police forces.➡️An episode moderated by Elizabeth Johnston, Efus' Executive DirectorIt was produced as part of the IcARUS project funded by the European Commission. This project received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement no. 882749.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

2/20/25 • 18:16

This episode explores with Monica Diniz, Head of Prevention, Security and International Relations at the City of Lisbon, Rui Pino, JDL Project Coordinator and Sandra Rodriguez, Municipal Police Officer in Lisbon the JDL (Youth Design Lisbon) tool, a collaborative initiative to improve youth-police relations and empower young people to address community challenges. Youth teams worked with police and community organisations to identify local issues, propose solutions, and present them to city authorities. The project fostered trust, strengthened relationships, and resulted in actionable community improvements. ➡️An episode moderated by Elizabeth Johnston, Efus' Executive DirectorIt was produced as part of the IcARUS project funded by the European Commission. This project received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement no. 882749.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

1/17/25 • 17:42

Join us as we welcome Stanislav Šeiko, Head of Strategic Planning at the Municipal Police of Riga, and Rolands Boitmanis, police officer in Riga, to discuss the innovative Riga Tool. This initiative leverages police records and citizen feedback to adapt policing strategies, aiming to enhance local safety and better meet community needs. Learn how Riga is transforming policing practices to build a safer future for its residents.➡️An episode moderated by Elizabeth Johnston, Efus' Executive DirectorIt was produced as part of the IcARUS project funded by the European Commission. This project received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement no. 882749.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

1/9/25 • 16:52

This episode with Eleonora Fiori, Project Manager, City of Turin, and Ravinitesh Annapureddy, Researcher at IDIAP. Research Institute and EPFL explores the Sbocciamo Torino Tool, developed by the city of Turin and IDIAP to address youth delinquency. By creating a platform for diverse stakeholders to share and analyse data collaboratively, the project aims to foster evidence-based policymaking and targeted interventions. Visual data tools like maps and charts make insights accessible, even for non-experts, enhancing collaboration and community engagement. ➡️An episode moderated by Elizabeth Johnston, Efus' Executive DirectorIt was produced as part of the IcARUS project funded by the European Commission. This project received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement no. 882749.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

11/26/24 • 16:31

Discover with Valeriya Vasilyeva, Project leader IcARUS for the City of Stuttgart and Elyas, magician and former policeman how the TRICK17 tool implemented in Stuttgart helps young people build resilience against radicalisation, think critically, and embrace democratic values. Through real stories and practical insights, this tool aims to ensure that young people play an active role in society and become advocates for a brighter, more inclusive society.It was produced as part of the IcARUS project funded by the European Commission. This project received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement no. 882749.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

11/7/24 • 14:25

Plongez dans une visite immersive du centre TRANSIT, un lieu d'accueil et hébergement pour les usagers de drogues avec Laurent Maisse, directeur adjoint du centre.Cette visite organisée par l'Efus lors de la conférence Sécurité, Villes et Démocratie en mars 2024, permet de comprendre le parcours d'un utilisateur de drogue qui souhaite se rendre dans un centre d'accueil. ➡️Un épisode réalisé par Julie Martin, journaliste.Episode réalisé dans le cadre du projet IcARUS financé par la Commission européenne. Ce projet a reçu un financement du programme de recherche et d'innovation Horizon 2020 de l'Union européenne dans le cadre de la convention de subvention n° 882749.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

10/16/24 • 22:09

Suivez cette discussion sur les défis actuels de la criminalité organisée, notamment pour les collectivités et les institutions en Europe avec Alexandra Antoniadis, responsable adjointe d’unité, Criminalité organisée et drogues à la Commission européenne et Gilles Simeoni, Président du Conseil exécutif de Corse.⏩Animé par Elizabeth Johnston, Déléguée générale du Forum européen pour la sécurité urbaine.Cet épisode a été réalisé dans le cadre du projet IcARUS financé par la Commission européenne. Ce projet a reçu un financement du programme de recherche et d'innovation Horizon 2020 de l'Union européenne dans le cadre de la convention de subvention n° 882749.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

10/1/24 • 19:47

Follow this discussion with Barbara Holtmann, Director of fixed Africa and Àngels Vila Muntal, Director of prevention service in the city of Barcelona, on gender issues in urban security. In urban settings, men, women, and people of all genders encounter unique security challenges, the goal is to foster gender equality by creating urban environments that are safe and inclusive for everyone.➡️This episode is moderated by Elizabeth Johnston Efus' Executive Director!It was produced as part of the IcARUS project funded by the European Commission. This project received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement no. 882749.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

9/4/24 • 18:49

Découvrez l'envers du décor des salles de consommation à moindre risque avec une visite unique d'un centre prenant en charge les addictions à Bruxelles, avec Laurant Maisse, Directeur adjoint de l'association Transit ASBL. Cette visite organisée par l'Efus lors de la conférence Sécurité, Villes et Démocratie en mars 2024, permet de comprendre l'organisation de ces centres de consommation à moindre risque ainsi que les différents enjeux et défis auxquels ils font face.➡️Un épisode réalisé par Julie Martin, journaliste. Episode réalisé dans le cadre du projet IcARUS financé par la Commission européenne. Ce projet a reçu un financement du programme de recherche et d'innovation Horizon 2020 de l'Union européenne dans le cadre de la convention de subvention n° 882749.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

8/7/24 • 17:52

A podcast organised by the European Forum for Urban Security (Efus), held in collaboration with the INDEED and the IcARUS projects with Malin Martelius, Safety and Security Coordinator at the city of Malmö (Sweden) and Werner Van Herle, head of the prevention and Security department of the city of Mechelen (Belgium). This episode focuses on the topic of Preventing Radicalisation leading to Violent Extremism at the local level, especially the challenges that cities face in designing and implementing effective strategies.➡️This episode is moderated by Elizabeth Johnston, Efus' Executive directorIt was produced as part of the IcARUS project funded by the European Commission. This project received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement no. 882749.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

8/1/24 • 19:35

Listen to this discussion between Ravinithesh Annapureddy, researcher at IDIAP Research Institute and EPFL in Switzerland, and Staņislavs Šeiko, Head of Strategic Planning at the Municipal Police of Riga in Latvia on how technology is used to bring more innovation on urban security challenges. They will explore technological solutions addressing current challenges and discover how citizens can actively engage in co-creating and implementing technology-driven security solutions for their cities.➡️This episode is moderated by Elizabeth Johnston, Efus' Executive directorIt was produced as part of the IcARUS project funded by the European Commission. This project received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement no. 882749.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

7/17/24 • 18:28

Follow this discussion between Monica Diniz, Head of Prevention, Security and International Relations, City of Lisbon, and Andrew Wootton, Professor of Human-Centred Design Innovation at the University of Salford, on how innovation can inspire local crime prevention practices. This episode focuses on the main objectives of the IcARUS project, which is to help local and regional authorities adopt innovative approaches to tackle urban security problems. Funded by the European Union, the IcARUS project has developed and demonstrated tailored crime prevention programmes in six European cities: Lisbon, Nice, Riga, Rotterdam, Turin, and Stuttgart. . ➡️Moderated by Elizabeth Johnston, Efus’ Executive Director.This episode was produced as part of the IcARUS project funded by the European Commission. This project received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement no. 882749.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

7/8/24 • 21:34

Dans quelques semaines, Paris accueillera les Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques, un événement d'envergure mondiale qui s'accompagne de nombreux défis sécuritaires.C'est dans ce contexte que Julie Escudier, vice-présidente de Toulouse Métropole en charge de la cohésion sociale et de l'inclusion, Nicolas Nordman, adjoint à la mairie de Paris en charge de la prévention et de la sécurité et Manuel Comeron référent radicalisme violent de la ville de Liège abordent les enjeux et les challenges des villes lors de l'organisation des grands événements sportifs.Cet épisode a été réalisé dans le cadre du projet IcARUS financé par la Commission européenne. Ce projet a reçu un financement du programme de recherche et d'innovation Horizon 2020 de l'Union européenne dans le cadre de la convention de subvention n° 882749.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

6/13/24 • 21:09

This episode will focus on 30 years of crime prevention and urban security starring Adam Crawford, Co-Director of the Vulnerability and Policing Futures Research Centre at the University of York and the University of Leeds (UK), and André Vervooren, former Director of the Safety Department of the City of Rotterdam (Netherlands). The episode is moderated by Efus’ Executive Director, Elizabeth Johnston.This episode was produced in the framework of the IcARUS project funded by the European Comission. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 882749.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

5/27/24 • 17:26