Police reaches through: ban on weapons at the Dornbirner train station!

Police reaches through: ban on weapons at the Dornbirner train station!

In the train station of Dornbirn, strict security measures are now in force. The police have set up an weapon ban zone, which is accompanied by a comprehensive surveillance program. This measure was officially announced on March 19, 2025 and aims to significantly increase security in public space. A constant presentation team, which is made up of police units and a security service, controls the area almost continuously. Anyone who violates the ban can count on high fines that can increase up to 4,600 euros in the event of a repeat, as vorarlberg.orf reported.

effective implementation and controls

The police and the security service may not only ensure weapons, but also other objects classified as dangerous. In the event of a specific suspicion, the search for pockets and clothing is also allowed. So far, according to the police authority, there have been no significant crimes in the first month of the regulation. The only incident was to ensure two knives and another dangerous object. The people picked up were reported, which shows that the controls in this new weapon prohibition zone could be successfully implemented, such as Radio.li added.

This procedure is part of a larger concept of the Vorarlberg State Police Directorate, which aims at the increased monitoring of public space. The security in Dornbirn is significantly improved through the "Vokus" initiative, which enables higher control pressure in specific locations by coordinating forces. So far, the implementation of these regulations for the security forces has been without major legal challenges.