Sassari is receiving a €100,000 grant for urban security. This year, the government has increased the Ministry of the Interior's fund to finance municipal projects specifically related to urban security. €32 million has been allocated, in addition to the €25 million already allocated with the first decree at the beginning of the year. "The increase in resources allocated to municipalities," says Luca Babudieri, city coordinator for the Brothers of Italy party, " demonstrates the desire to provide concrete support to local governments, recognizing that urban security is built primarily through local presence, prevention, and support for those who work every day to ensure compliance. It's not just about intervening when critical situations arise, but also about deploying tools to prevent them, combating insecurity, marginalization, and urban decay."
The new decree expands the types of fundable interventions. "The resources can be used to pay overtime and allowances for local police officers," emphasize the three city councilors Roberto Cadeddu, Pietro Pedoni, and Maurizio Usai, " for the purchase of technology and equipment, for the installation of public lighting systems, and for the implementation of projects in schools to combat bullying and cyberbullying. Awareness-raising initiatives on the conscious use of public spaces, social mediation, and inclusion are also planned, with the aim of preventing and reducing situations of marginalization and hardship." The government , emphasizes group leader Cadeddu, "is providing resources and tools: now it is essential that these translate into effective actions for safety, prevention, and combating urban decay in Sassari too." For pedestrians, "lighting, video surveillance, technological equipment, and increased officer operational capacity can contribute concretely to the prevention and protection of common spaces. Security cannot be considered merely a matter of public order, but must become a central component of city government policies."
Usai focuses on the implications for the historic center : "Restoring safety to the city center also means restoring residents' trust, supporting businesses, and encouraging use of public spaces. We hope that the city administration will fully seize this opportunity, planning concrete and verifiable interventions."
