First wine market weekend in Mainz: calm record for the police

First wine market weekend in Mainz: calm record for the police

Mainz (ots)

The first weekend of the wine market in Mainz has presented itself calmly, at least if you take into account the assessments of the local police. Despite the expected crowd and the festive atmosphere, there were only a few occurrences that fell into the area of crimes. This shows that the big rush does not necessarily go hand in hand with problems.

A look at the events during the four event days shows that the festivities were largely peaceful. In addition to a single bodily harm, which was reported on Friday morning, the police balance remained almost flawless. Theft was only recorded on Saturday from a cash register of a stand, which did not seem to cloud many visitors.

security situation and visitor interaction

The direct contact between the emergency services and the citizens was particularly gratifying. Many visitors took the opportunity to talk to the police. This should also have contributed to relaxation and thus to a harmonious framework of the festival. In addition, the police were able to successfully intervene in a small incident when a 3-year-old girl was separated from his parents. The concerned parents were quickly tracked down and the family united again.

less gratifying was the fact that some visitors wanted to cycle home, even though they were under the influence of alcohol. This led to a number of preventive measures to avoid possible traffic accidents. Unfortunately, not every cyclist was insightful and accepted the instructions of the officials. Such moments show the necessary challenges at major events in which traffic safety may not be neglected.

a comparison to the previous year's balance sheet

The balance of the first wine market weekend is very similar to that from the previous year. This suggests that both the organizers and the security authorities were well prepared for the event. The successes in avoiding crimes and complications could also testify to the ongoing security measures that have been implemented in recent years.

Finally, the calm course of the wine market strengthens confidence in public order and security during such events. The visibility of the police and proactive action played a central role in this and contributed to the fact that visitors could enjoy the festive mood without getting into the shadow of uncertain circumstances.