CASE STUDY

Strengthened personal safety in municipal operations

Municipal operations are increasingly exposed to undue influence. This increases the need to strengthen personal security – especially for employees with authority assignments. By introducing proactive and systematic security work, we at Ekan have helped municipalities strengthen personal security, increase security and create a work environment where managers and employees feel supported and prepared.

The customer
The assignment was carried out for several Swedish municipalities with departments within the environment, social services and other government activities. The municipalities were looking for an effective and sustainable solution to minimize risks related to undue influence and strengthen personal safety in municipal operations.

The customer's challenge
Employees working in the exercise of authority are increasingly exposed to pressure, threats and harassment. The lack of a uniform and integrated security work meant that municipalities lacked clear working methods to strengthen personal security and manage risks in daily operations. In addition, there was a need to anchor security work with both management and employees to create long-term security.

Our solution
Together with the customer, Ekan developed a customized, systematic and integrated safety work with a focus on strengthening personal safety in the business. Our work included:

• Continuous and updated risk analysis embedded in managers and employees.
• Clear routines, instructions and tools to quickly strengthen the perceived security.
• Practical education and training in risk management and crisis management to ensure that everyone in the organization knows how to act in the event of threats and pressure.
• Management support and strategic advice to create a long-term safety culture.

The result
Our efforts led to concrete improvements in the municipalities' security work and strengthened personal safety in municipal operations:

• A structured and continuous risk analysis that can be quickly adapted to new threats.
• Increased security and preparedness among personnel working in the exercise of authority.
• More effective leadership through management support, which helps managers take more active responsibility for the work environment.
• A greater understanding and anchoring of security routines throughout the organization.

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