Hessen intervenes: Millions of security program for events!

Hessen starts an immediate program for security to support events in the Main-Kinzig district despite increased requirements.
Hessen starts an immediate program for security to support events in the Main-Kinzig district despite increased requirements. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

Hessen intervenes: Millions of security program for events!

Hessen takes measures to meet the increasing security requirements at events. In response to an increase in the cancellations of festivals, markets and moves, the state government launched an “immediate program for security”. This program is aimed at municipalities and organizing people who are mainly under pressure through increased security costs. One million euros are provided for the implementation of the program, which is important financial support.

The pressure on events has increased significantly in recent years. Numerous local festivals have already been canceled, such as the “Kinzigtal Total” street festival in the Main-Kinzig-Kreis, whose safety costs for the 80 km long route became intolerable. The car-free Sunday “Driving to the Aar” in the Rheingau-Taunus district also had to be canceled due to the necessary safety precautions. Furthermore, the Marburg Kirschblütenfest fell victim to the high security requirements and additional costs. Hesse's Interior Minister Roman Poseck (CDU) emphasizes how important the secure process of such events is for social cohesion.

Safety First: Ensuring security standards

Positive is considered that a high level of security is sought, even if absolute security cannot be guaranteed. Minister Poseck emphasizes the need to reconcile security interests and the event organization in order to enable more events in the future. From May 1st, Hessian municipalities can submit applications for the immediate program, provided they cooperate in creating a security concept.

In addition to these initiatives, the police headquarters offer information events for municipalities and organizers. These events focus on safety -related aspects and are intended to promote the exchange between the police and organizers. The Hessen Security Portal emphasizes that often increasing number of visitors at large events are also an increased risk of criminal offenses such as pocket and trick theft. Violent attacks in crowds of people that are repeatedly complained about are a central concern of the security strategies.

advertising for security initiatives

The public application for police consultations on security in city centers is reinforced in order to give municipalities and organizers a better awareness of security measures. In addition, a special funding program with the name "Referring elements" was launched. This program of the Hessian Ministry of the Interior, for Security and Homeland Protection serves to protect public space and ensure that the demand for security consultations with the police is increasing.

The Hessian police strive to promote interest in advisory services as part of the Compass initiative in order not only to implement security measurements, but also to prevent possible safety -related incidents. fr.de has extensively documented the previous measures, while further information also on the Sample security concept . A weighty sign of security in Hesse, which is intended to encourage citizens, to participate in the future and to celebrate festivals.

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