The project ‘s objectives are to put in place an overarching concept of the protection of public spaces via the development of a ‘comprehensive training cycle’
and the related methodology that is adequate to the training cycle’s implementation. In the framework of the aforementioned ‘training cycle’ practical tools, technologies, training and field
demonstrations will lead to the enhancement of the situational awareness of the respective local authorities and improve effective-direct responses to protect public spaces and soft targets
(crowded public places like streets/squares, public transport, shopping malls, sports stadiums, bars, restaurants, clubs and commercial sidewalks that are easily accessible to the public and
streets easy targets for terrorists) pre, in, and after a terrorist threat or an other crisis situation. This cross sectoral project, that involves both public and private sector actors, builds
on the European Commission's “Action Plan to support the protection of public spaces”, on the Staff Working Document entitled “Good practices to support the protection of public spaces”.