Citizens shine in the fight against crime in the Main-Taunus district!

Citizens shine in the fight against crime in the Main-Taunus district!

In a moving ceremony in the Main-Taunus district, six citizens were honored for their remarkable deeds, which contributed to increasing security in the region. District Administrator Michael Cyriax and police director Carina Lerch handed over the awards as part of the "Citizens and Police" initiative. The honored, who come from Hofheim, Eschborn, Bad Soden, Hattersheim and Hochheim, had prevented crimes through their guards and courageous action and contributed to the arrest of perpetrators.

Cyriax emphasized that security in the Main-Taunus district is not the only the responsibility of the police: "Each of us can contribute to it". Police director Lerch added that the police often have an attentive look and a quick call to the police to prevent crimes. This shows how important the commitment of the citizens is to protect the community.

The heroes of everyday life

The award of the citizens is based on specific actions that have made the difference. Mohammed Nassiri from Eschborn watched a man try to steal expensive sneakers. Despite an injury he moved, he continued the persecution and helped to grasp the perpetrator. A big performance!

in Bad Soden, Sylvia Wolenik, a Sparkasse employee, showed special skill when she prevented an attempt to fraud on an 89-year-old who had already been a victim of perpetrators. Thanks to their quick action, a further transfer of money to the fraudsters could be prevented.

Another bank employee in Bad Soden also prevented fraud when a customer appeared with a cheating companion who demanded several thousand euros for roof work. Thanks to the intervention of the attentive employee, the police also stepped in in time.

in Eschborn, Turhan Türkeri jumped to the side of a 72-year-old woman who was attacked by a 75-year-old man, who tried to steal her wallet. Türkeri held the perpetrator in a conversation until the police arrived.

Eduard Krebs in Hochheim also showed civil courage when a suspicious vehicle noticed in an underground car park. He informed the police, who then arrested two bicycle thieves and found a stolen bike worth 700 euros in the trunk.

in Hattersheim, an attentive woman gave a decisive hint. She alerted the police when she watched a thief that broke into cars. The police were able to arrest the perpetrator and secure further stolen goods in his apartment.

Security in the Main-Taunus district

The Main-Taunus district is not only considered a safe habitat; Unfortunately, the high economic power also attracts crime. However, a comprehensive security concept that promotes the cooperation between the police, municipalities and citizens ensures a high level of security. The educational rate for crimes is above the Hessian national average, which is largely achieved by the numerous prevention projects. The district's prevention council is particularly the focus, for example to prevent burglaries. There are a total of almost 360 prevention projects in the circle that actively contribute to security.

The system of colored guidelines in schools, which enables fast operations between the police and emergency services, is also one of the initiatives mentioned. The Office for Fire Protection and Rescue Service also operates active danger prevention. With a central control center for emergency calls, 12 municipal voluntary fire brigades and numerous life awakening, it is ensured that help is quickly on site in an emergency.

The commitment of citizens in projects such as "Caution, attentive neighbors" makes a decisive contribution to ensuring that security in the Main-Taunus district remains very popular. The clear signal: everyone can make a contribution to make their own neighborhood safer.

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At a time when security is more and more important, these citizens show us that courage and vigilance can produce real heroes. A big thank you to all committed!