Plauen welcomes Thomas Schmidt: The new civil police officer is back!

Plauen welcomes Thomas Schmidt: The new civil police officer is back!

Plauen, Deutschland - in Plauen has established itself since December 2024, a new civil policeman has established itself who is at home and sees himself as a direct point of contact for the worries and needs of the citizens. Thomas Schmidt, a returnee to the city, has developed great enthusiasm for his new role as a contact for public security and order in his district. "Actually, I never wanted to leave here," explains the 39-year-old, who feels his return as a stroke of luck. As Freepresse.de, Schmidt attaches great importance to personal exchange with the citizens and would like to feel comfortable in her living environment.

A central element of his work is the regular consultation hours, which will take place in the “Café am Park” in the Markuskirche from May 2025. Every first and third Wednesday of a month from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., citizens are invited to discuss their concerns directly with Schmidt. Coffee is even provided to create a pleasant atmosphere. The first test phase of these consultation hours runs until the end of September 2025, the focus is on the discussion of security issues, as markus-paulus.info describes in detail.

a strong network

The tasks of civil police like Thomas Schmidt are diverse. They are not only active in the presence and patrol service, but also support citizens, traders as well as daycare and school funding titles in their area of application. Interdest 'from the office hours are also forwarded to the responsible bodies. Citizens' police officers promote cooperation with associations, authorities and institutions to improve security in public space, as the Saxon police headquarters emphasizes.

In addition to their function as contact person, civil police also take on tasks in the field of crime fighting and traffic safety. This includes the inclusion of criminal complaints and the implementation of investigations and controls. An important goal of this initiative is to have a preventive effect and to do educational work, for example through information events in schools or advice for traders.

a step in the right direction

Thomas Schmidt sees his role not only as a profession, but as an opportunity to have a positive influence in his hometown. With an open ear for the residents and a clear plan for the office hours, he relies on direct communication and trust. "Visitors: Interior are invited to take our office hours," emphasizes Schmidt and encourages the citizens to perceive their offers. If you need help in urgent cases, you can of course rely on the more classic way via the police call 110, but personal address is the right step for many. Overall, Thomas Schmidt helps Plauen to remain worth living and safe.