The assessment of security in society has become a constant concern, as current statistics generate unease and do not meet the requirements of the social conglomerate. Therefore, there is a need to involve education in a formative role and to offer support to youth from various districts through scholarships in areas such as criminology.
Police agents seek to prepare these young individuals interested in collaborating in crime prevention. It is highlighted that insecurity is not only a police problem but also a community one, requiring the inclusion of the community in the solution. Social and community mediation is presented as a fundamental tool to address personal and group interests in this issue.
Both public and private entities must provide resources for the professional training of these young people, enabling them to achieve their short- and medium-term prevention goals. An example of this is the Inter-American University of Panama, which is providing opportunities for professionals committed to criminology and social well-being.
In this context, the Criminological, Academic, and Social Observatory (OCAS) is promoting guidance to government and private institutions to contribute to decision-making in criminological policy, considering social reality. The collaboration of all social actors is fundamental to implementing strategies that promote peaceful coexistence and resolve social conflicts.
In this regard, the importance of training the appropriate personnel to maintain peace and tranquility in society is emphasized, instead of repressive policies. It is essential to work together to build peaceful and harmonious coexistence.
Lawyer, educator, and mediator Luis Carlos Samudio G. expresses his concern about the lack of attention to the basic needs of the Panamanian population, which has generated social conflicts and highlighted corruption in governmental management. Active participation from various social actors, such as organizations, political parties, education, and civil society, is urged to strengthen institutions and improve peaceful coexistence for the benefit of all.
Regarding political parties, the importance of having trained personnel in security is emphasized, as well as ensuring their labor integration and collaborating in the creation of effective programs for crime prevention at the family, school, community, and sports levels.
