Cops in dialogue: Students ask for respect and security!
Cops in dialogue: Students ask for respect and security!
The students of the Louis Peter School in Korbach recently had the opportunity to learn directly from the emergency services. As part of the event "COPS in the dialogue - police and school in exchange", police officers answered questions about their challenges and daily life in the police service. Police commissioner Annika Heuschneider emphasized the dangers to cope with the police. Topics such as violence against police officers and the legality of their measures were discussed in detail. "We act according to law and law and expect respect," emphasized Heuschneider, while police officer Mike Zenker from the Korbach police station reported the need for compulsory measures to counteract the increasing aggression in society. This exchange took place on June 6th in the meeting room of the Korbach town hall, where around 100 well -prepared students in grades 7 to 10 were present.
A special key to the inspection by Police Councilor Dirk Bartoldus, who confronted the students with videos of missions, illustrated the challenges that the police are facing. Bartoldus explained that the use of firearms may be necessary in an emergency. "Knife in public is a real danger," added Heuschneider. After the question and answer session, the pupils were allowed to look at the police equipment and create what increased the interest and understanding of the work of the emergency services. The event not only promoted the exchange, but also helped to reduce prejudices and show respect. This initiative is part of the “respect package” of the Hessian state government, which aims to combat violent attacks on emergency services.
background to violence against emergency services
The increase in attacks on emergency services is a serious social problem. In 2023 alone, over 5,200 emergency services in Hesse became victims of crimes. Those affected include 5,056 police officers, 24 firefighters and 171 emergency services. Prime Minister Boris Rhein and Interior Minister Roman Poseck presented the "respect package" in order to recognize the services of these emergency services and strengthen their protection. "Attacks on emergency services are unacceptable and shameful," clarifies Rhein. He demands responsibility from the state to ensure safe and respectful coexistence.
In the current social situation, which is characterized by a rougher climate and increasing aggressiveness, such measures are more than necessary. Interior Minister Poseck emphasizes the motivation and competence of the over 80,000 women and men who work in fire and disaster protection, as well as the 22,000 employees of the Hessian police. "We have to bring about a trend reversal to make peaceful coexistence possible," said Poseck. The respect package should not only express gratitude, but also appreciation for the work of the emergency services.
joint actions and solidarity
In addition to the initiatives of the state government, there are also local actions that focus on respect for emergency services. In a joint action by various organizations in the Ravensburg area, a strong sign was made against violence. Under the motto "No violence against emergency services", the parties involved emphasize that physical attacks and insults are unacceptable. A paramedic summed it up: "You should have respect for the occasion when emergency services come." Such attacks are not only attacks on individuals, but also on the basic values of our rule of law, as the police clarify.Overall, the situation in Hesse and beyond is also worrying. Events such as "cops in dialogue" and the "respect package" are a step in the right direction to give the emergency services the recognition and respect they deserve.
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