The proposal means that crime prevention work in the municipalities will no longer be voluntary but will become an obligation according to law.

- We know that there is strong support in the Riksdag for this, said Minister of Justice Morgan Johansson at Wednesday's press conference.

"Gives the municipalities rye in the back"

- Many municipalities are already working with crime prevention work, and there are some who do not think that a law is needed.

Others believe that this may be the mandate that means that municipalities get rye in the back to work with these issues, says investigator Ann-Sofie Hermansson to SVT after the press conference.

Easier to set up surveillance cameras

The proposal may also mean that it will be easier for the municipalities to set up surveillance cameras on streets and squares, according to the police's development manager Anders Hall, since it will then be possible to co-finance surveillance cameras so that the municipality and the police are responsible for each other.

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- From my way of looking at it, you need to agree.

And if it is the case that the organizational structures put obstacles in the way, then you must try to change them.

That is my opinion, says Ann-Sofie Hermansson.

What will be the big difference if the inquiry's proposal becomes a reality?

- When something is statutory, you can not withdraw it if there is a shortage of money or obstacles arise.

My hope is that it will feel like the municipalities get the mandate they need, says Ann-Sofie Hermansson.

Hear her talk about the content of the proposal in the video above.