Citizens' dialogue in Wittlich: Security and cooperation in focus!
On July 2nd, 2025, a citizens' dialogue on security and urban development took place in Wittlich, in which citizens were actively involved.

Citizens' dialogue in Wittlich: Security and cooperation in focus!
On July 2, 2025 at 5:00 p.m., a citizens' dialogue took place at WILàvie in Wittlich, organized by the city of Wittlich and the police and criminal inspectorate. Around 20 citizens came together to discuss the current security situation in the city center. The results of the increased police presence that has been implemented in the center of Wittlich for some time were presented here.
A central topic was the security concept for the upcoming Säubrenner fair, which was outlined. Particular emphasis was placed on the important cooperation between the municipal regulatory authorities and the police to ensure safety for all residents and visitors. The residents provided information that was carefully received and evaluated, which shows that the resident population is actively involved in the safety discussion. News.de reports that The format of the citizens' dialogue was received positively overall and the participants are already hoping for future contacts.
The role of urban policy and preventive measures
An important aspect of the safety strategy is structural planning, which aims to improve unsafe spaces and avoid stigmatizing certain areas. How on safercity.de As explained, targeted measures are crucial for effective crime prevention. This includes designing safe public spaces with easily visible areas and effective lighting to deter potential perpetrators.
Collaboration between police, city administration and citizen participation has proven to be the key to successful security strategies. Community programs such as neighborhood watches and safety workshops are examples of local initiatives that strengthen the community and contribute to safety. Cities like Berlin and Munich have also developed proven concepts for combating crime that can serve as a model for Wittlich.
Looking to the future
Citizens' participation in the dialogue shows that there is a genuine interest in the city's security. The city of Wittlich seems to have a good knack for taking the concerns of its citizens seriously. The positive response to the citizen dialogue gives rise to hope that future events will follow and closer cooperation will be promoted. Further information can be found here.
Overall, the current security work in Wittlich shows that a pleasant and safe living environment can be created through openness, dialogue and cooperation between the authorities and the population. This is important not only for residents, but also for the city's attractiveness for visitors.