Security at the four-goal festival: Police increasingly presence in Neubrandenburg

<P> <strong> Security at the four-goal festival: Police increasingly presence in Neubrandenburg </strong> </p>

An upcoming city festival in Neubrandenburg is prepared by local security authorities and organizers under increased security measures. This is done in response to a tragic incident in which three people were lost at a city festival in Solingen and several others were injured when a man attacks a knife. The shock of this act of violence has triggered concern in the entire region, and the police are therefore on alert.

The four-goal festival takes place this weekend, and preparations are in full swing. According to a spokeswoman for the Neubrandenburg police, the security personnel, including on -site police officers, will be on site to ensure the safety of the festival visitors. However, concrete information about the number of civil servants used and the exact measures remain for "for tactical reasons," said the police spokeswoman.

Reinforced safety precautions for the festival

Barbara Schimberg from the event center (VZN), which organizes the festival, indicated that increased control tours and selective personal controls have been carried out for several years. It is important to emphasize that these measures are not directly attributable to the events in Solingen, but are part of an established practice to ensure the safety of the festival visitors. The number of security forces has also been raised in recent years.

In addition to the security forces, paramedics of the German Red Cross will also be present on the marketplace on Saturday evening so that they can react quickly in the event of an emergency. The organizers do everything they can to the fact that the participants feel safe during the festival.

In the diameter of the marketplace in Neubrandenburg, opinions are differentiated through security. While some visitors, like the 85-year-old Gisela Reiser, emphasize that they do not want to be intimidated by the occurrences, others, especially young people, are concerned about increasing violence in society. The 22-year-old Sarah said that there is a feeling of uncertainty that she and her friends find stressful.

concern among the population is growing

The memories of past incidents, such as the violent arguments on the men's day at a lido in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, throw their shade on the upcoming celebrations. Although Gisela Reiser remains optimistic and insists on the fact that Neubrandenburg is a safe place, the concerns of Sarah and her friend Alexis seem reflected that the willingness to violence in society is increasing. Alexis noticed that the incidents in the country are noticeable, and she too can understand if others decide out of fear of staying at home.

However, the majority of the visitors, according to surveys on the marketplace, are determined not to be prevented from such fears. "We take care of ourselves," emphasizes Gisela as she wants to enjoy the festival with her friends. A determined spirit seems to be among the locals who express a general need for normalcy and a party mood.

The events at the four-goal festival contain a variety of activities that are designed for all age groups and represent a very important tradition in Neubrandenburg. The safety precautions also contribute to calming the population instead of a supposed threat. (Photo: Pablo Himmelspach )

public security measures in Germany

In Germany, public security measures have a long history and are closely linked to the development of events in urban areas. After several incidents, including knife attacks and other violent events, many cities have revised their security concepts to strengthen the population's feeling of security. These include the increased presence of police and security services at major events.

The events in Solingen further fueled the discussion about security concepts in public locations. Cities like Neubrandenburg, which organize large festivals every year, implement preventive measures to minimize potential dangers. In addition to increasing police presence, these also include extensive security controls and clear emergency plans.

comparison with past incidents

Comparable incidents from the past show that attacks at public events have repeatedly caused fear and uncertainty. A memorable example is the attack on the Christmas market in Berlin in 2016. This tragedy killed several people and many others were injured. The result was drastic security measures in all public markets and festivals in Germany.

The main difference to today's measures lies in the persistence and long -term planning of the security concepts. After the events of 2016, the cities saw themselves to develop holistic security strategies that went beyond pure reactions. Today the focus is on preventive measures, far -reaching security concepts and the regular training of the security forces.

Current statistics on the crime situation

According to the current security report of the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), there was a slight increase in Violent Crime Rates in 2022, especially for knife attacks. The number of registered knife attacks increased compared to previous years, which increases the concern of the population. According to a report, the number of serious attacks on over 12,000 cases nationwide, which illustrates the need for an intensive discussion about security and prevention.

In addition, in surveys on the security perception of the population, it can be observed that a significant part of the citizens fears to become the victim of a violent crime. This data underpins the need for measures to increase the feeling of security for people at public events and in urban areas as a whole. Measures that are coordinated by both the organizers and the police are designed to counteract these fears and create a safe environment.