Security guard in Lohmar: Million costs for protection of refugees!

Security guard in Lohmar: Million costs for protection of refugees!

a young Syrian was murdered in a refugee accommodation in Kerpen. This tragic event has rejected the discussion about the security situation in accommodation for refugees in North Rhine-Westphalia. In particular, the municipalities in the Rhein-Sieg district are faced with considerable challenges, which often also have financial burdens. According to KStA.de , the situation is exacerbated by the history of the security incidents in the region, such as the deadly attack in Lohmar in 2020.

The security services that are used to ensure calm and security in refugee accommodation cause high costs for the municipalities. In the case of Lohmar, around 250,000 euros are expected. Over the next four years, the total costs could increase to around one million euros. The financial burden is reinforced by the fact that only a part of the expenditure for refugees is reimbursed by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The refugee recording law provides for a flat rate of around 1,000 euros per person per month.

increasing demands on security services

The requirements for security services in accommodation for refugees have increased in recent years. As reports Goldeneye-icherheitdienst.de , the professional protection of accommodation for migrants has grown greatly due to the continuing inflow of refugees. Conflicts that result from different cultures and values ​​require not only tact from the security forces, but also different language skills.

The costs for security services in refugee accommodation vary depending on the number of forces required and the hours they are in use. Typically, the prices start at around 20 euros per hour. The municipalities are therefore often forced to carry out tenders for security services across Europe in order to obtain the best offers and to control the financial burdens.

planned accommodation facilities

The planning of other accommodations causes additional discussions. Lohmar plans to set up a central accommodation facility (ZUE), which should accommodate up to 310 people. This is financed by the state of North Rhine -Westphalia to relieve the municipality. Without such a facility, Lohmar could be faced with additional costs of around four million euros per year. The cities of Neunkirchen-Seelscheid and Niederkassel also have new projects to create accommodation in the pipeline, whereby a citizens' decision is imminent in Niederkassel via a new zue.

Despite the efforts to concepts for security, the concern about the refugees in the region remains. Of the 52 tolerated people in Lohmar, 22 are subject to departure, which also contains the already tense conditions. Deportations are in the hands of the Rhein-Sieg district, and so far there is no information about intensive substances or mentally conspicuous people among the refugees.