Vienna relies on security: noticeable success through new measures!

Vienna relies on security: noticeable success through new measures!

The Vienna security situation is the focus of a comprehensive offensive that Mayor Michael Ludwig presented. During a press conference at Yppenplatz in Ottakring, he reported on progress since the focus on the focus campaigns in January. Despite the statement that Vienna is one of the safest cities worldwide, Ludwig emphasized the importance of strengthening the feeling of security of the Viennese population. This feeling is often tense in certain situations, for example in poorly illuminated places. In order to counteract this, 18 days of operation have been carried out in nine districts in the past two months and numerous measures to enforce the Vienna house rules have been established. A new alcohol ban on Franz-Jonas-Platz in Floridsdorf has been in effect since February 7, and the city-wide knife ban is still strictly controlled, as orf reports.

security through presence and measures

As part of the security measures, mixed teams from the police, urban emergency services and social workers were formed, which specifically control parks, streets and subway stations. Not only are violations of shop rights punish, but also illegal activities such as the black market sale of tickets are pursued. In public transport, further technical security measures, such as the upgrading of tram stops and an increase in security staff, are to be installed from 110 to 150, such as OTS reported. Ludwig also called for additional police officers from the Ministry of the Interior to meet the special challenges of the capital. Although the need is not due to increasing crime, the city faces unique challenges.

The measures already show the first successes: over 370 companies have been checked, numerous violations were found and several arrests had to be made. Ludwig emphasizes that these joint efforts and direct exchange with the citizens are of great importance in order to effectively address security concerns. The operations are to be continued in the coming weeks and, if necessary, extended to the entire urban area.