Introduction

The GNR Silves Safe Residence Program (SRP) was created in February 2011.It is part of the Special Programs of the GNR. The team comprises a Cabo (Corporal) a Principal and two Guardas. Apart from their SRP duties the team also undertakes the Safe Commerce and Safe Elderly Programs. As at 14th August 2017 there were 1754 properties registered with the SRP Silves.

The responsibilities of the team include:

1. Registration of those wishing to join the scheme,
2. Regular visits to households to check all is well and provide advice and assistance where necessary
3. Undertaking visits to elderly residents in the SRP living in isolated areas as part of a special agreement with the Silves Municipal Council. This involves a Health care mobile unit and a nurse who together with the SRP team member visits the citizens, in order to provide medical care and security/safety advice.

As in other areas to benefit from the program it is first necessary to register your property. This is a simple process and can be done by emailing the address on the right of this page or through the contact telephone number. It is important to note that the SRP is only for people living in isolated areas, in order that the GNR can respond and locate the property quickly in an emergency.

Associacao Safe Communities Algarve helps the GNR promote the SRP in the area, through displays and seminars. There are also regular meetings with the Commander GNR Silves and the SRP team to exchange information and help develop crime prevention initiatives.