Oberhausen shows strength: Police reinforced searches for more security!

Oberhausen shows strength: Police reinforced searches for more security!

In the city of Oberhausen, the police under the direction of police president Dr. Sylke Sackermann initiated a targeted measure to combat crime. On September 19, 2024, she gave the order to the so -called "strategic search" in the postcode area 46045. This preventive police measure enables the civil servants to stop people in public space and to check their vehicles and carried objects in order to identify and stop potential offenders at an early stage.

The police approach aims to reconcile the security feeling of the citizens with the objective results of the controls. The current measures are based on the concept that the visibility of police presence not only has a preventive effect, but also contributes to uncovering criminal structures. Through targeted controls, the police not only want to improve the impression of security, but also actually contribute to the containment of crime.

The success of the controls

In the period from September 19 to October 16, 2024, over 490 people were checked as part of this strategic search. A special focus was on a large -scale use on October 11, in which over 180 people were checked. In some cases, there had to be pronounced references, but serious violations, such as against the weapons law, failed to materialize. These results indicate that the controls show a clear effect, even if the exact details of the effects are not always visible.

dr. Sylke Sackermann was pleased with the positive developments: "The measures work. Due to our presence and the controls, we contribute significantly to safety in Oberhausen." At the same time, she thanked the population for her understanding during the controls, which could also be uncomfortable.

Police Director Oliver Olbers, responsible for the management of security and commitment, made it clear that the strategic search was limited in time, but continues to be an important instrument in police work. "We remain attentive and will consistently take action against crimes - for the well -being of all citizens in Oberhausen, regardless of their place of residence."

The strategic search, which is also used in other cities in North Rhine-Westphalia, has proven itself over the years. It gives the police offices the opportunity to carry out proactive controls without having to suspect. The strategy already shows in areas that are affected by break -ins, drug crime or the activities of travel -loving gangs.

reactions from the population

The response of the citizens in this type of law enforcement is positive overall. Data protection concerns are usually overlaid by the higher feeling of security among the population. According to the experiences of other police authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia, the strategic search not only increases security, but also the trust of the citizens into the police. In cities such as Siegen and Paderborn, similar measures led to a significant improvement in the security situation and accelerated the investigation of crimes.

In view of these positive experiences and results, Dr. Sackermann decided to extend the arrangement of stopping and visual controls in the inner city area of Oberhausen for another 28 days. The central message remains clear: "The police are attentive, acts determined and ensures security." The ongoing cooperation between the police and the public plays a crucial role in the fight against crime and for the general feeling of security in the city. Further information on these developments can be found in a detailed report on www.presseportal.de .