Dresden in danger: Security expert criticizes protective measures for events
Dresden in danger: Security expert criticizes protective measures for events
In the city of Dresden, the protection of events has been heavily discussed for months. These debates have gained urgency after the classification of the risk was increased due to the latest attacks. This means not only an increased security awareness, but also significantly higher costs that the city intends to bury the organizers. A security expert in a federal authority expresses significant criticism of the current protective measures in the Elbe city. sächsische.de reports that the expert has a certificate for access protection and comprehensive experience in this area has.
A central criticism is the positioning of the vehicle barriers, especially at the Altmarkt and at events on the Golden Rider. The expert describes that these barriers are set up too close to the event area and that there could be injuries due to flying debris. He pleads for a changed placement in which the barriers should be further away from possible access roads. In addition, the amount of the elements used, specifically the CitySafe, is considered insufficient. These are simply not high enough to effectively hold a vice.
Alternative security solutions in view
A proposal to improve security are the mobile vehicle barriers, such as the Armis One product, which was certified in July 2024 after relevant standards. This ensures a penetration depth of 8.3 meters and has proven itself in crash tests with heavy vehicles. Due to these properties, the vehicle lock can be placed closer to the event area, which is particularly advantageous in cramped space. According to Consel Group The lower penetration depth maximizes the space for sales stands and gastronomy.
In addition, it was shown that many of the water barriers currently used could be dangerous in a critical moment. In an accident, they could rush and flood the terrain with water, which would not only cause damage, but also bring other security risks with it.
unclear responsibilities and responsibility
The city administration faces another challenge: the transfer of responsibility for terrorist protection to the organizers. This is a sensitive topic, because according to the expert, this task is delegated by the city, which is both a organizer and is responsible for protection. There is great unclear, which is also visible in the cooperation between the city and the police. Although the police give off risk assessments, the specific statement about the organizational security concepts is often missing.
It is all the more important that the roles and tasks are clearly defined in the planning and implementation of events in Dresden. The police and votes with the regulatory office are set on recommendations, but there are often gaps in the security organization. TÜV Nord explains the legal foundations and the mandatory tasks that have to take on an event management and expert supervisors.
To avoid future incidents and to ensure security for everyone involved, urgent measures are required. In a city that is so rich in cultural events, security should never be in second place.
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