In a large number of countries, tourism has become important as aneconomy branch, while in other countries it represents one of the highestconsumers of a state budget. In Serbia in last few decades, tourism as aneconomy branch has become more and more important, which is especiallyreferred to spa tourism. Tourism development means also a higherpercentage of employment in this area. In order for tourism to develop, it isnecessary to provide different resources, such as road infrastructure, professionaleducation of employees in tourism area, establishment of neededaccommodation capacities etc. In addition, for tourism development it isnecessary to provide a certain safety level in touristic centres, as well asin the whole state. A safety function is considered as one of the most importantfunctions in a state. Considering a numerous sources and types ofsafety endangerment in the modern world, it seems that safety has becomeone of the most precious state functions. In some countries, where tourismis one of the most important economy branches, such as in Egypt, specialsecurity services, a so called touristic police, are formed in order to obtaina high safety level. This is certainly interesting, and it seems that it is alsonecessary, since the impact of safety on tourism development and employmentin this area is of high importance.