Vandalism in Rotenburg: Citizens should become active and help!

Vandalism in Rotenburg: Citizens should become active and help!

in Rotenburg (on the Fulda) the problem of vandalism is no longer to be overlooked. One example is the outer wall of the Münscherhalle, which is overgrown with ranking plants to minimize the destruction. Bauhof manager Simon Deisenroth has faced the problem for years. He reports serious consequences of vandalism, including the destruction of paving stones in the castle park, which not only causes considerable costs, but also limits the leisure fun of the citizens. The renovation of the natural stage in the castle park is therefore urgently to prevent the stones from pulling out, with the city investing around 2,500 euros.

Vandalism in Rotenburg is a widespread problem that binds enormous resources. Deisenroth estimates that at least two full -time staff would be needed to take care of garbage and damage. Nevertheless, the city cannot call an exact annual sum for the costs of vandalism. The variety of vandalism cases ranges from damage in the swing forest to the repeated destruction of freshly painted objects, such as the mushroom in the castle park.

resource binding and security issues

The effects of vandalism are not only financial in nature. Interventions are necessary because seating had to be dismantled at the motorhome parking space at the Wittich, since young people threw bottles there. The Münscherhalle also suffers: damage caused by graffiti and broken windows are now so serious that removal of the graffiti no longer appears economical. Displays, locks and lockers have been damaged at the bike site, which was built with federal funding in 2019, and e-bike charging stations were not spared. Such destruction not only increase costs, but also endanger the security of the citizens; An incident in which a power cable was cut during the beach festival is an alarming example of the dangerous consequences of vandalism.

The building yard, which includes 30 employees, has difficulty keeping up with the repairs. Although video surveillance was considered, this can hardly be implemented according to the data protection officer. Mayor Marcus Weber urges the citizens to report incidents. For this purpose, the city has set up a “defect detector” on its website to actively involve the population in the problem solving.

prevention measures and social responsibility

The problem of vandalism does not only affect Rotenburg. In Germany, vandalism is a frequently committed crime, especially in small and medium -sized communities. Often it is children and adolescents who become perpetrators because of boredom, group compulsion or alcohol and drug use. The knowledge gained shows that prevention is more effective than aftercare. Leisure programs to improve the living environment and sponsorship programs in which citizens take responsibility for public spaces can help to defuse the situation.

A zero tolerance strategy can help scare potential perpetrators by illustrating the consequences of their actions. Education in schools about vandalism and its consequences could also have a positive effect. The use of high -quality city furniture and protective coatings for infrastructural areas are further strategies to minimize damage and to ensure the attractiveness of the city.

In addition, the installation of video cameras and alarm systems is effective, but it results in high costs. However, the decisive measures remain the quick repair and exchange of damaged objects to prevent imitation. Prevention in combination with technical upgrade is the key to counteracting the increase in vandalism in Rotenburg and other communities.

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