Security offensive in Hesse: Police are increasingly presence in cities!

Security offensive in Hesse: Police are increasingly presence in cities!

On April 8, 2025, the Hessian state government looks back on the progress of the inner city offensive. This initiative, which was launched under the direction of Interior Minister Roman Poseck (CDU), aims to increase security in the cities. After 14 months, the program has already shown initial successes, as Osthessen-news

The offensive focuses particularly on cities such as Bad Hersfeld and Fulda, where weapon ban zones have been set up. These areas are now better protected by an increased police presence, also in the evening and night hours. Clear signs of more intensive control at critical focal points can be seen. The cooperation between the police, municipalities and citizens is described as exemplary.

Visible successes and civic engagement

in Fulda patrolling the city and state police together. Citizens have actively participated in the fight against crime by providing valuable information to improve security. The East Hessian police appear, friendly and helpful, which strengthens trust in the security forces. In addition, the police officers are deployed around the clock for security in the districts of Fulda, Hersfeld-Rotenburg and Vogelsberg, as well as the Hessenschau emphasized.

The Hessian state government's strategy not only includes the existing measures, but also the introduction of a comprehensive immediate program for fighting crime in city centers. The "inner -city offensive against crime" initiative extends over several major cities, including Darmstadt, Frankfurt, Hanau, Kassel, Limburg and Offenbach.

strategic measures and the future outlook

Minister Poseck emphasizes that it is a long -term program that not only strives for quick success, but also sustainable improvements. In addition, the control pressure, especially at night, is increased. The focus is on places such as betting agencies, shisha bars, arcades and scenary. Smaller cities such as Limburg in particular want to have increased police presence and check the introduction of further weapon ban zones.

In order to increase the effectiveness of the security measures, the state government plans to triple the number of taser in the police. By the middle of the year, a Taser patrol will be used in every police department area. In addition, additional police positions are to be created, starting with the supplementary budget this year.

The measures of the inner city offensive also include improvements in lighting and more intensive waste removal. Video surveillance and other technical security solutions should also contribute to reducing crime, as urban security concepts suggest. These concepts require a holistic view of risks and close cooperation between those involved in order to find effective and preventive solutions. use your place describes the need that security strategies in urban rooms not only have to include reactive but also preventive measures.

Through continuous review and adaptation of these concepts, the aim is to further increase urban security and to proceed against crime together with the population. The Hessian inner -city offensive seems to be on the right track to create a safe environment for citizens.