Fight against violence: Emsland rescuers demand respect for their missions!

Fight against violence: Emsland rescuers demand respect for their missions!

Emsland, Deutschland - In the past few months, violence against rescue workers in Emsland has accepted worrying proportions. In view of these alarming developments, various “flashing light organizations” have launched a campaign that demands more respect for emergency services. This initiative should sensitize the population to the problem.

As part of the campaign, 18 volunteers from the police, fire brigade and emergency services were photographed in uniform. The incoming posters with portrait photos and striking statements are published on agricultural and federal roads as well as on social media. Emergency paramedics Malte Lütje emphasizes the need to become active to bring about changes. He reports of negative incidents that have occurred in operations, also in rural areas.

alarming statistics and personal reports

also Mareike Habing-Köbbemann from the Emsland rescue dog squadron supports the campaign and brought her dog Cody into the actions. She describes personal experiences with insults during her missions. While dog handlers are less often affected by hostility than police officers or firefighters, the increase in violence against emergency services is generally perceived as frightening and scary.

According to the Report of the Federal Criminal Police Office Police officers, which corresponds to about 290 incidents a day. The number of attacks has also increased among firefighters and other rescue workers. In order to draw attention to this critical Situation, the campaign in the district of Emsland was launched, such as DetailsOrtEmsland, DeutschlandQuellen

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• www.emsvechtewelle.de