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From Planning to Prevention: Aerial support in action!
By employing intelligent UAV operations, Law Enforcement Agencies gain the capabilities to protect public spaces and keep citizens safe. These tools enable more effective, informed, and proactive responses, helping to secure environments where people gather—before,...
SAFEGUARD Pilot Implementation to Enhance the Security of Public Spaces in Greece
The SAFEGUARD project successfully conducted its first pilot testing activity in Greece, in September 2025, aiming to strengthen the protection of public spaces through smart threat detection and analysis technologies. The pilot contributed to the evaluation and...
SAFEGUARD 1st Dissemination Workshop in Athens
The SAFEGUARD workshop following the Greek pilot demonstration was organised to strengthen cooperation and knowledge exchange among security practitioners, researchers, and law enforcement authorities working on the protection of public spaces. The workshop focused on...
SAFEGUARD 1st pilot Pilot demonstration in Athens
The first SAFEGUARD pilot demonstration took place in Athens on 25 September 2025, simulating a terrorist threat during a large public event. Greek and Bulgarian law enforcement authorities tested the platform’s operational capabilities in realistic conditions. The...
Take part in a new survey: The role of emerging technologies in enhancing public safety
How can artificial intelligence, drones, and augmented reality be leveraged by public authorities to improve our safety in public spaces such as shopping malls, concerts, or public transport? KMOP, within the framework of the European project SAFEGUARD, coordinated by...
SAFEGUARD at DEFEA Athens 2025
From 6–8 May 2025, the SAFEGUARD project participated in the international defence and security exhibition DEFEA 2025, hosted at the Metropolitan Expo. Visitors had the opportunity to meet the SAFEGUARD team at the Hellenic Police booth (Hall 4: C24, C26, D38) and...
SAFEGUARD in DEFEA Exhibition 2025
The SAFEGUARD project proudly participated in the DEFEA Exhibition 2025, one of the leading international defense and security exhibitions in Europe, held in Athens, Greece, in May 2025. SAFEGUARD was hosted under the booth of the Hellenic Police, alongside the...
SAFEGUARD hosts 2nd project meeting in Heraklion, Greece
The SAFEGUARD consortium held its 2nd project meeting on January 30-31 in Heraklion, Crete, Greece, bringing together security professionals from diverse backgrounds. The event fostered insightful discussions, engaging presentations, and meaningful collaborations....
SAFEGUARD participates at CERIS Conference on Securing Major Public Events
On Thursday, December 12, 2024, SAFEGUARD proudly participated in the CERIS Conference on Securing Major Public Events, a prominent gathering hosted by the Community for European Research and Innovation for Security (CERIS). Representing the project's coordinating...
The SAFEGUARD project presented at RISE-SD 2024
The SAFEGUARD project was successfully presented at the RISE-SD 2024 conference, held in Chalkidiki, Greece, on October 16-17, 2024. Representing SAFEGUARD's coordinating team, the M4D group at CERTH-ITI, on October 16, Mr. Christos Theodosiadis gave an in-depth...
SAFEGUARD participates at the RISE-SD 2024 event
SAFEGUARD, coordinated by the M4D group at CERTH-ITI, is proud to participate at the RISE-SD 2024 event, a two-day gathering of European R&D communities focused on Civil Security. This event highlights the achievements of European Security Research, fosters...
SAFEGUARD Kick-off Meeting in Thessaloniki, Greece
The SAFEGUARD consortium held its Kick-off Meeting on July 16 2024 in Thessaloniki, Greece, bringing together all project partners for their first in-person meeting and providing an important opportunity to establish collaboration across the consortium. During the...