Security at the Volksfest Cannstatters: Positive record of the authorities!

Security at the Volksfest Cannstatters: Positive record of the authorities!

At the 177th Cannstatter Volksfest in Stuttgart, the security authorities draw a consistently positive balance. Interior Minister Thomas Strobl and the Stuttgart police headquarters praised the cooperation between the state and federal police and other emergency services, which jointly ensured the safety of over four million visitors. "One of the largest folk festivals in Europe became a safe place," said Strobl.

The number of visitors has again reached the level before pandemic. Interestingly, the number of crimes has dropped compared to previous years and also in the long -term context. The decline in narcotics crime, which is caused by the legalization of cannabis, is particularly remarkable. This shows how legal regulations can affect the security level.

monitoring and control

A central component of the security measures was the intensive controls. The handling of weapons in particular was increasingly observed this year. Despite these intensive controls, however, the police were unable to increase in the discovery of weapons or dangerous objects compared to previous years. These observations indicate that the measures set were effective for security.

The traffic situation around the folk festival, especially on the game days of VfB Stuttgart, was demanding. However, there were no significant disputes, neither during the Bundesliga nor during the UEFA Champions League games of VfB. This shows that even at parallel events, a high degree of control and prevention is necessary to ensure security.

Another important aspect of the security strategy was video surveillance. These technical measures have turned out to be extremely effective and contributed to supporting the police in their missions. With up to 160 police officers, the emergency services were present during the festival and not only ensured security, but also a strong feeling of security among visitors.

The Stuttgart police headquarters received support from surrounding police stations, which contributed to the general security situation. Interior Minister Strobl found that the combination of preventive measures and active action by the police led to the positive balance.

Overall, the final record of the folk festival shows that security concepts in large crowds can work. References find that the appropriate measures were taken to ensure a peaceful and safe event. These observations are not only important for future events, but can also serve as a model for other large events. A detailed report on this topic can be found here .