Local Police in Romania

Safety and public order in each country from Eastern Europe has suffered, after the collapse of communism significant changes, specific to the transition to a democratic society where the rule of law, citizen rights and freedoms are guaranteed. Romania took part at this international process after 1989. In the context of globalization effects, the present world faces a pronounced mobility of people, capital flows, trade and information. All these processes have led to benefits and positive developments, but also the emergence of new threats to the rule of law and human rights. In this context, the appearance of the local police is an important step forward. It is important that in future, the Romanian state more clearly define the tasks of institutions and agencies with responsibilities in the field of public order and safety. This process would essentially help to remove duplication and double competences in the case of many institutions.