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Neighborhood Police Scheme Strengthened by 50% – 17 New Members to be Deployed

Published February 27, 2026, 14:10
Neighborhood Police Scheme Strengthened by 50% – 17 New Members to be Deployed

The Neighborhood Police scheme is being significantly strengthened with the addition of 17 new members, increasing the total number of officers participating in the program to 51, a 50% increase. This enhancement is part of the modernization of the Cyprus Police and aims to further improve community policing. The scheme, implemented since 2003, is based on fostering two-way communication and cooperation between the Police and citizens, with the aim of preventing crime and maintaining public safety. Additionally, other community policing schemes exist, such as bicycle policing, animal police, and the neighborhood watch.