EN
The science of safety as a discipline in the field of social sciences is already six years old. Attempts are made to search for the identity of science, to introduce the terminology, definition and methodology. Theoretical reflections concern, inter alia, the name of the discipline, safety science or safety sciences sub-disciplines and specializations in discipline, methodological identity, educational activity in the field of security, and the functioning of leading scientific centers. One area of interest for safety sciences is the local community and the threats that affect their functioning. In the discussion on the separation of sub-disciplines and specialties, the security of local communities can be considered as a separate area of scientific exploration having a specific subject and area of scientific exploration.