Hallsberg municipality will introduce criminal record checks for all new hires in several sectors. The measure aims to prevent crime and undue influence.
The municipality is tightening controls and requiring extracts from the criminal record for all new hires where the law permits.
This covers work with children, elderly care, accommodations under SoL and LSS, and certain managerial positions.
The goal is to stop criminals and counter undue influence in welfare services.
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A school employee in Falu Municipality was detained at the end of April suspected of multiple cases of child rape. The municipality suspended the person the same day but informed parents only after media attention which has drawn criticism.
Örebro municipality will gain better control over employees' side jobs. The decision was taken recently and work to map these activities is now starting.
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The Swedish parliament approved legislation on Monday allowing authorities to revoke residency permits for immigrants deemed to exhibit poor conduct, part of broader efforts to address crime and immigration concerns.
Borlänge municipality's care and welfare services have introduced new routines and a team-based approach. The goal is to detect deficiencies faster and strengthen patient safety.
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The municipalities of Smedjebacken, Sala, and Uppsala are the first in Sweden to connect their municipal payments to the Payments Authority. The pilot project aims to prevent welfare fraud and reduce erroneous payments.
Police and the municipality in Lindesberg have raised alarms about rowdy youth gatherings during spring. Following a meeting, they are now taking action ahead of upcoming party evenings. Youths have gathered with A-tractors and cars at the minigolf parking lot and Circle K.
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The government wants to make it mandatory for prosecutors to seek deportation of foreigners who commit crimes with penalties stricter than fines. The proposal faces criticism from the opposition and the Prosecutors' Authority, but Migration Minister Johan Forssell defends it as necessary to protect crime victims.