Lippstadt in the state of emergency: Police draws a positive balance of the autumn week

Lippstadt in the state of emergency: Police draws a positive balance of the autumn week

Lippstadt, Deutschland - Lippstadt experienced a lively and safe autumn week that took place from October 19th to 27th. Thanks to the bright weather, visitors flocked to the city center, but with a new presence of the police, which ensured a safe party. The background is the tragic incidents in Solingen that influenced the security strategies in the region. For the first time, video surveillance systems were installed that transferred the live images directly to the police station - a real security plus!

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The police Soest took their responsibility seriously. A massive police presence was felt on all fair days, and the federal police were also active at the train station. The officials carried out numerous personal checks, while youth protection measures were carried out in cooperation with the regulatory office. But the security concept had an effect: a total of five criminal complaints were registered for assault and seven thefts. There were also eight procedures for violations of the Narcotics Act.

Despite the recorded incidents, the police show a positive trend: the feedback from the visitors to the increased police presence were consistently gratifying. Many felt safe and protected. The police look back on the nine -day autumn week and now adapts to the approaching Soester Allerheiligenkirmes. Lippstadt has proven again: security and fun can go hand in hand!