Vienna fights for security: Mayor Ludwig sets clear signs!

Vienna fights for security: Mayor Ludwig sets clear signs!

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - Vienna is on alert! The city government under Mayor Michael Ludwig does everything possible to drastically increase security in the federal capital. SPÖ security spokesman Christian Hursky criticizes the inadequate personnel equipment of the police and demands that the federal government finally provide the necessary 1,500 police officers for Vienna. "Safety is not a political spectacle-Vienna works, the federal government has to follow up!", Hursky explains and emphasizes that the past interior ministers have strictly ignored the urban security needs. It must be different now.

growing number of awards for special police parts

In order to honor the courageous use of the Viennese police, "Raiffeisen Vienna. My Stadtbank" awarded the security prices for the 46th time this year. A total of 158 policeman: Interior was honored for their extraordinary commitment, as reported Raiffeisenholding . State Police President Gerhard Pürstl emphasizes that security in society arises from the professionalism of the civil servants and brave citizens. An outstanding example is the "Blackout" project, which ensures that the Viennese police also remain capable of acting in crisis and disaster sites.

Another remarkable project, "Together. Safe", promotes understanding between different communities in Vienna. Here, police officers work with organizations such as the Islamic faith community and the Israelite cultural community to organize information events. These initiatives contribute to the fact that the feeling of security under the Viennese: inside is strengthened, while at the same time critical challenges, such as the demonstrations of the “last generation”, are professionally mastered. In view of the growing security requirements, cooperation between the police and the city government is becoming increasingly decisive.