Perceptions of local police across Europe: Views from the inside

How is your local police perceived in your country? That’s the question we asked local police officers from Portugal, Belgium, France, and beyond to get a real sense of the situation across Europe today. Many cities are facing similar challenges, with a striking survey from Riga revealing that over 60% of officers feel society doesn’t value their work. Is this a widespread reality? And more importantly, how can we rebuild lasting trust between police forces and the communities they serve?In this episode, local practitioners share honest insights, field-tested strategies, and inspiring initiatives to help bridge the gap.This project has been funded by the European Union's Internal Security Fund – Police.The content of this podcast is the sole responsibility of its author and he/she is solely responsible for it. The European Commission accepts no responsibility for any use that may be made of the information it contains.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.