Federal police want to set the focus of this weekend’s operation with tighter controls at some 40 train stations across the country. The focus is on loud sounds Federal Police especially train stations in large cities and medium-sized urban areas, where incidents have occurred repeatedly in the past.
The aim is also to identify suspects at an early stage. Among other things, there must be more police officers railway station can be seen in Berlin, Hamburg, Bremen and Hanover.
Dobrindt praised video surveillance at Munich Central Station
“We have an increase in violent crime in Germany,” explained Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU), who saw the action at Munich Central Station – in his words, “the safest train station in Europe”. Video surveillance has been thoroughly developed and advanced. Dobrindt announced that other train stations will also be equipped in this way.
“Control, surveillance, motivated emergency services. This is our model of fighting crime and our model of increasing the sense of security in Germany,” said the Interior Minister. Politicians are being asked to ensure that the necessary financial resources for equipment and supplies continue to be available.
Dobrindt said it was very important for him to introduce so-called Tasers throughout the federal police force. A Taser can be used to deliver an electric shock at close range, which usually paralyzes a person. The Bundestag passed changes to the law in October, stating that federal law enforcement officers can also use “remote electrical impulse devices” – in addition to regular batons and firearms.
More than 11,000 people were screened at train stations in October
Regarding video surveillance, Dobrindt said the number of suspects identified has tripled in recent years. That’s why he wants to expand the use of surveillance cameras and equip other train stations.
During the last major inspection in October, officials screened more than 11,000 people at 36 train stations across the country. They then initiated more than 230 criminal and administrative offense proceedings. The police consider this a success. Among other things, 60 proceedings have been initiated for violent crimes and 20 cases for violations of weapons laws. Officers also executed 23 arrest warrants during the investigation.
