Status
Active
Start
2007

The security program for crowded spaces has more than 15 years of experience in the implementation of regional programs and national strategies aimed at improving the capacity of OAS Member States in the design and effective implementation of integrated security plans for the protection of crowded spaces and vulnerable targets, such as major events and/or tourist destinations.


Thanks to the support of the Government of Canada, CICTE of the OAS, in cooperation with the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), has implemented various projects that have resulted in several achievements, such as the development of regional recommendations and technical tools and the training of public and private sector institutions in OAS Member States.


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Objectives
  • Increase the capacity of beneficiary Member States to adopt integrated and non-intrusive security and safety policies.
  • Improve coordination of coordinated response of law enforcement and civil protection services among all relevant stakeholders.
  • Provide training on security preparations for key tourist destinations and major events.
  • Increase inter-agency cooperation on prevention, response and recovery strategies through the networks of national focal points for the security of major events and tourist destinations.
  • Strengthen public-private partnerships for the security of crowded spaces and vulnerable targets.
  • Provide gender perspectives and good practices in the security of crowded spaces and vulnerable targets.
Activities
  • Provide training on security preparations for key tourist destinations.
  • Develop regional networks for the protection of major events and tourist destinations.
  • Provide training on security preparations of major events in the region.
  • Organize regional and subregional workshops for the protection of crowded spaces and vulnerable targets.
  • Develop of technical tools relevant for the protection of crowded spaces, mainly with regard to major events and tourist destinations.
More Results
Results
More than 6,000 officials trained in the security in crowded spaces.
4 national tourism security strategies developed.
10 Member States supported in the security planning of major events in the region
2 networks of national focal points on: the Security of Major Events and Tourism Security developed
Beneficiary Countries
Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Argentina
Barbados
Barbados
Belize
Belize
Bolivia
Bolivia
Brazil
Brazil
Canada
Canada
Chile
Chile
Colombia
Colombia
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Cuba flag
Cuba
Dominica
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Ecuador
El Salvador
El Salvador
Grenada
Grenada
Guatemala
Guatemala
Guyana
Guyana
Haiti
Haiti
Honduras
Honduras
Jamaica
Jamaica
Mexico
Mexico
Nicaragua
Nicaragua
Panama
Panama
Paraguay
Paraguay
Peru
Peru
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Suriname
Suriname
The Bahamas
The Bahamas
Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago
United States of America
United States of America
Uruguay
Uruguay
Venezuela
Venezuela
More Publications
Publications
Tourism Security in Mexico, Central America and The Caribbean
August, 2019
Tourism Security in Mexico, Central America and The Caribbean
During the implementation of the project 16 destinations were visited, in 11 countries, providing two different types of training.
Security Planning on a Large Scale: A Practical Manual
September, 2022
Security Planning on a Large Scale: A Practical Manual
The (OAS/CICTE, and the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) are proud to launch a new publication called Security Planning on a Large Scale: A Practical Manual.
February, 2024
One Pager The Security of Crowded Spaces Program
One Pager The Security of Crowded Spaces Program
Team
Paola Fernández
Program Manager
Carol Jiménez
Project Officer
Eduardo Granizo
Project Officer
Strategic Partners
Resources
Knowledge Managemet System
This resource allows you to consult, review and learn about the elements and components on which any security plan is based.