The final stage of the “Safe Neighbourhood Expert” intellectual competition was held in Jizzakh Region. The competition was organised at the initiative of the Law Enforcement Academy of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in cooperation with the regional administration, the regional prosecutor’s office, and the regional department of the Youth Affairs Agency. Thirteen teams that had secured first place in their respective district-level rounds participated in the final.
The competition aimed to enhance the knowledge and skills of members of the “mahalla seven” working in the region’s 304 neighbourhoods in creating a safe environment, preventing crime at an early stage, and understanding the organisational and legal foundations of crime prevention. In the first stage, teams representing all 304 neighbourhoods competed at the district level. The teams comprised neighbourhood chairpersons, prevention inspectors, women’s activists, youth leaders, assistant district governors, tax inspectors, and social workers.
The competition questions and tasks were developed on the basis of the Academy’s studies conducted in neighbourhoods across Jizzakh Region and its scientific recommendations. The topics covered included neighbourhood crime profiles, conflictology and conflict resolution tactics, stress management, psychological resilience in non-standard situations, cyber hygiene and protection against cyber threats, cyberbullying, domestic violence, corruption prevention mechanisms, and a culture of integrity.
Participants’ legal awareness, understanding of the psychology of deviant behaviour, ability to resolve conflicts at an early stage, and teamwork skills were assessed through logical and situational questions and case studies.
According to the final results, the team from the “Bobur” neighbourhood in Arnasoy District took first place, the team from the “Turon” neighbourhood in Jizzakh city came second, and the team from the “Qahramon” neighbourhood in Sharof Rashidov District secured third place. In accordance with the competition regulations, the winning teams will be awarded diplomas and valuable commemorative gifts by the organisers.
