Rodfest in Ravensburg: Police balance remains positive despite the incident

Rodfest in Ravensburg: Police balance remains positive despite the incident

24.07.2024 - 15:40

Police Headquarters Ravensburg

ravensburg (ots)

rodfest 2024: A peaceful festival with dark sides

The rod festival in Ravensburg, which offered a diverse program for five days, not only leaves happy memories, but also takes a critical look at the challenges of public security. After the end of the celebrations, police chief Michael Weber announced that the police authority only recorded a total of 21 crimes. A gratifying result compared to the previous year when 26 offenses were registered.

alcohol excesses and youth protection

essential topics that came up during the festive days are the alcohol problem and compliance with the protection of minors. The police officers had to register some violations during their controls, including smoking young people in public. What was striking was the mediation of three strongly alcoholic teenagers to the prevention project (hard at the limit), which would like to help the target group to deal with alcohol more responsibly. It is positive that no violations of the new cannabis law were registered.

incident with pepper spray ensures concern

Nevertheless, there was a worrying incident that clouded the otherwise positive balance: an unknown perpetrator was observed in a well -attended marquee, the pepper spray sprayed. Nineteen people then complained of respiratory and eye irritation and had to be treated medically. This incident throws a shadow on the otherwise peaceful atmosphere of the festival and calls on a greater focus on safety in public space.

inadequate traffic safety and passage bans

Another critical point was the disregard for passage bans during the pageant. Police Councilor Weber expressed lack of understanding of the behavior of individual drivers, who, due to their ruthlessness, not only endanger themselves, but also other road users. He emphasized that such actions also burden the police that have already been heavily used by the police.

conclusion and outlook on upcoming festivals

Overall, the rod festival in 2024 shows a gratifying tendency to fall falling, but are clouded by specific incidents and disadvantages of the applicable rules. The Ravensburg police will continue to remain vigilant and will work on the elucidation of the citizens about the importance of security and fidelity. It remains to be hoped that upcoming festivals can not only offer a place of joy, but also a safe environment for all visitors.

Please ask:

Police Headquarters Ravensburg
Public relations work office
Daniela Baier
Telephone: 0751 803-1010
Email: ravensburg.pp.pressestelle@polizei.bwl.de

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- Nag