4.3 Mission in Kosovo violence, as well as the functionality of local safety forums and known obstacles, with particular emphasis on co-operation and co-ordination in four northern municipalities. Moreover, taking into consideration the political challenges and objective deficiencies in both intra- and inter-regional co-operation, the community safety activists advocated for more support on implementing local safety initiatives in specific hotspots, more diligent engagement of all actors in securing progressive development of local safety forums, and more financial help to address key security concerns. On 17 December, the Mission supported the MoI and KP in organizing the first Community Safety Forums Council meeting to discuss the operational capacities, challenges and recommendations for strengthening the role of community safety forums, namely the MCSCs, LPSCs and Community Safety Action Teams (CSAT). Around 140 participants attended the meeting, which among others included the ambassadors of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo and the Norwegian Embassy, Minister of Internal Affairs, Deputy Minister of Local Government Administration, senior police officers, and representatives of the Association of Kosovo Municipalities, ICITAP, UNDP, MCSCs, LPSCs and CSATs. During the event, the importance of establishing more and functionalizing existing community safety forums was highlighted, as well as the implementation of community safety and community policing strategies along with the applicable legislation, with a view to enhance the security and improve the quality of life. All participants also promoted support of all relevant and responsible authorities for these forums both at local and central level, participation of women and youth in the problem-solving process, increased communication and co-ordination between safety forums, and further trust-building between the public and police. Furthermore, the event addressed the need to employ a proactive public-based approach in preventing crime and negative phenomena, especially violent extremism and radicalization, THB, drug abuse and domestic violence. In addition, a summary report containing conclusions and recommendations from the assessment of operational capacities of community safety forums, facilitated in eight regions by the Mission, was presented during the event. Local Public Safety Committees (LPSC) On 26 January, the DHRC of the Mission facilitated an activity aimed at raising awareness of the role of the LPSC for enhanced co-operation between police and local residents. The purpose of the activity was to help revitalize the LPSC and help make it more responsive to community needs. The event gathered 32 participants, including Kosovo Roma and Kosovo Albanians residing in the Abdullah Presheva neighbourhood in Gjilan/ Gnjilane, KP representatives, the MCSC co-ordinator and municipal officials. The discussion addressed the purpose 64 of the LPSC, how it functions, its activities, challenges, accomplishments, and enhancing co-operation with other institutions. The event was marked by fruitful discussions on security concerns in the neighbourhood and possibilities for residents to address requests through institutions, including the LPSC. Finally, information was distributed to residents informing them of eligibility criteria for applying for posts with the KP. From 10 to 12 April and 24 to 26 April, the Mission organized a community policing training for 29 members of four new LPSCs, delivered by Mission-trained LPSC trainers and KP officers in Prishtinë/Priština. During the training, which consisted of partnership-building and problem-solving modules, the members of new LPSCs were introduced to three important challenges affecting community safety and security: VERLT, THB and domestic violence. In addition, they were familiarized with the key components of small-scale projects and were taught how to write project proposals to address the needs, issues and concerns of their communities in the future. Prior to the training, the Mission also conducted orientation sessions and facilitated meetings of the new LPSC members with their respective communities in their municipalities. During these events, participants were acquainted with the capacity-building programme for LPSCs, community safety and community policing concepts, and with composition, functionality and activities of LPSCs throughout Kosovo that work to address issues of safety, security and quality of life at their localities. In an effort to revitalize several LPSCs that were not fully operative, the Mission supported the KP Directorate for Community Police and Crime Prevention from 20 June to 27 September in organizing ten one-day training workshops on partnership and problem solving for new members of the existing LPSCs. The workshops aimed at strengthening the LPSCs’ operational capacity to ensure sustainability in community safety throughout Kosovo, as well as to enhance their co-operation with relevant local and municipal stakeholders. LPSC chairpersons played a crucial role in supporting the implementation of workshops in their respective communities, at which around 250 participants, including youth, community members and village leaders were trained. During the training, Mission experts facilitated discussions on specific safety-related issues jointly with LPSC members and community police officers, highlighting the priority areas such as traffic safety, domestic violence and other negative phenomena, with a view to improving the wellbeing at their localities. From 5 to 7 October, the Mission supported the LPSCs of Mitrovicë/Mitrovica South and Rahovec/Orahovac in organizing a three-day multi-ethnic “Youth camp for a better