R. Cornelli (2026), Si fa presto a dire sicurezza
The article argues that security must be addressed and understood as a holistic issue, rather than fueled by fear-mongering rhetoric and exclusionary, criminalizing practices.
L. Squillace (2026), Sicurezza e pratiche di controllo nello spazio pubblico: un’analisi tra forze dell’ordine e giovani in un quartiere di Milano
The peper offers a brief reflection on control practices in public space, drawing on research conducted in Milan’s San Siro neighborhood aimed at investigating the relationship between young people with migrant backgrounds and law enforcement.
The latest issue of "Eutopica: La rivista delle autonomie locali" is out
The second 2026 issue of Eutopica: La rivista delle autonomie locali, titled "Toward Democratic Security: The Response of Cities," has been published, edited by Roberto Cornelli and Gian Guido Nobili.
Urban Security: The Importance of Prevention
On 30 June 2026, the conference “Urban Security: The Importance of Prevention” will take place in Milan at Palazzo Marino (Sala Alessi), organized by the Italian Forum for Urban Security (FISU).
Security, Criminal Control and Police Prevention
The conference “Security, Criminal Control and Police Prevention” will take place on June 17 and is organized by the Fondazione Centro Nazionale di Prevenzione e Difesa Sociale (CNDPS), in collaboration with Fondazione Cariplo and Fondazione Monte di Lombardia.
Security Package 2026. Critical Reflections and Operational Implications
On May 28, as part of the Criminology Course at the Università degli Studi di Milano, the conference “Security Package 2026. Critical Reflections and Operational Implications” will take place, organized in collaboration with CRIMePO and the Camera Penale di Milano “Gian Domenico Pisapia”.
Observatory for the Promotion of Democratic Security Policies
The Observatory, established at CRIMePO under a cooperation agreement between the Municipality of Milan and the University of Milan, aims to broaden knowledge of security-related phenomena and to strengthen the capacity of local authorities to address security issues while respecting rights and freedoms and actively involving individuals and communities.
Security Decree (Decree-Law No. 23 of 24 February 2026): A Brief Analysis of Criminal and Procedural Law Aspects
Decree-Law No. 23 of 24 February 2026 – the recently adopted so-called “Security Decree” – introduces a number of measures affecting different areas of the legal system: the contribution by Pietro Bernardoni, published on Sistema Penale, aims to provide an initial overview of the main innovations concerning criminal and procedural law, accompanied by specific observations on the most critical issues.
Social demand or political strategy? The final report of the research project “The Determinants of Urban Security Policies” has been published
The report of the research project “The Determinants of Urban Security Policies” is now available. The report investigates the factors underlying the emergence in Italy, since the 1990s, of the “urban security issue” and the related public policies.
Racial profiling, territorial control and urban exclusion policies
On 13 February 2026, from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm, the meeting “Racial profiling, territorial control and urban exclusion policies” will take place at Circolo ARCI Scighera, as part of the sCONFINARE School, an advanced training programme for legal practitioners working in the field of international protection.