Sense of security in the South District: Policing and changes on the ground

Sense of security in the South District: Policing and changes on the ground

In the southern district of Remscheid, the city's smallest district, a complex picture becomes visible. Here, where poverty sometimes prevails, district officials Cornelia Tscheschlog and Christian Jörres are committed to promoting the safety and well-being of residents. Your tasks range from supporting schools and daycare centers to arrest warrants and residence investigations. Tscheschlog in particular often takes on a social work role in order to find solutions directly for those affected. The southern district has changed over the years and now attracts many residents with a migrant background, which underlines the diversity of the district.

The officers are always on the move to overcome the challenges of everyday life. New arrest warrants and residence inquiries are sent by courier. This often means that officers travel around the neighborhood to collect information and ask questions of owners and acquaintances. According to [rga.de](https://www.rga.de/lokales/remscheid/remscheid-bezirkspolizisten-aus-dem-suedbezirk-so-sicher-ist-es-hier- aktuell-und-das-sind-unsere-YUYRNRM2ERHWVNZNHJOXHXGIB4.html), the clearance rate is high, although it does happen that those wanted move quickly, thus allowing the police to find them is made more difficult.

The challenges of security

When it comes to security in the Southern District, it is often perceived as a subjective feeling. Residents report noise, litter and problems with cars driving in, while police try to help as best they can. “We have a good handle on citizens’ concerns,” says Jörres. Road safety in front of schools in particular is a point that often sparks discussions, and the police seek dialogue with parents to find solutions.

The district office plays a central role when it comes to personal contact between citizens and the police. The consultation hours, which take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., are an important point of contact for residents. The district office is also expanding its offerings with sports and game days, language courses and coffee meetings for older people in order to promote an engaged community.

Integration and naturalization

Another facet of the current situation in the southern district is the integration of refugees, especially from Ukraine. The City of Remscheid has taken special measures to help these people. Ukrainian citizens can enter Germany without a visa and can stay for up to 90 days without a residence permit. However, in order to apply for financial support, you must register with the immigration authority, which can be easily done by email.

For naturalization, various documents must be provided, such as copies of identification documents and personal information. The processing time can take up to eight months, but the city strives to make the process as transparent as possible.

This shows that the southern district of Remscheid is a dynamic place where challenges and opportunities go hand in hand. Officials like Tscheschlog and Jörres do important work for the community and the positive development of the district.