Kieler OB Fighter wants weapons bid zones against violence in Gaarden!

Von WOM

Kiel. The debate about security measures in the Gaarden district of Kiel is gaining drive: Mayor Ulf Kämpfer (SPD) has the introduction of Weapon ban zones brought into conversation. This initiative follows a number of acts of violence that put public security in this district in the foreground.

"The topic of knife and weapon ban zone has a high priority for me," said fighters in an interview with the Kieler Nachrichten. He emphasizes that it is necessary to create additional scope for action to improve the situation on site.

Requirements and legal aspects

The requirements for the establishment of such zones are significant. The mayor explained that a precise examination is required to find out which places are in question. Legal questions must also be clarified here. "But we want to act as soon as possible," said fighters and spoke of a dialogue about the feasible means.

The Interior Ministry pointed out that a fact -based evaluation of the situation must first take place. Parties and experts praise the idea that people who carry the knives with themselves could be controlled in certain areas. The Weapons Act allows the authorities to prohibit the leadership of weapons in public locations, especially where more serious crimes have been recorded in the past.

In Schleswig-Holstein there is no weapon ban zone so far. A corresponding ban on Bergstrasse in Kiel existed from 2013 to 2023, but was not extended due to the decline in crimes. This story illustrates the challenges associated with such measures.

Alcohol ban in Kiel?

In addition, fighters are faced with the challenge of enforcing a ban on alcohol in public locations or in certain zones. "The laws are not currently doing that," says fighters. However, he plans to work for a possible change in the law to implement this concern.

In other cities in Germany, weapons ban zones are already reality. Hamburg has established such a zone at the main train station for a year, which has led to a significant decline in violent acts. Statistics show that the number of violent offenses at the main train station in the first half of 2024 was drastically reduced compared to the entire previous year.

It remains to be seen whether the planned measures in Kiel not only improve security, but can also serve as a model for other districts and cities. As the situation unfolds, the city and the police continue to be observed closely. target = "_ blank" rel = "nofollow noopener noreferer"> Details about this incident are still sparse, but www.kn-online.de reports that ...