Berlin outdoor pools: Security measures tightened for more peaceful season

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Berlin outdoor pools: Security measures tightened for more peaceful season

Improvement of security measures in outdoor pools Berlin

The outdoor pools in Berlin are not only popular places to cool down in summer, but also meeting points for many Berliners. With the increasing number of visitors, however, incidents and crimes have occurred in recent years

In order to ensure security in the outdoor pools, various measures have already been taken, such as ID checks, security personnel and higher fences. These measures have already contributed to reducing the number of incidents compared to summer 2023.

renewed tightening of the house bans

In order to continue to ensure security in the outdoor pools, the measures are now being tightened again. One focus is on house bans. According to information from the responsible inner administration, access bans should apply to all outdoor pools in Berlin in the future, not only for individual facilities.

violations of the house rules that lead to a house ban are documented. People who enter an outdoor pool despite an access ban and become noticeable must expect an advertisement. These measures are intended to help ensure security in the outdoor pools and to ensure a more peaceful outdoor pool season 2024.

The SPD politicians Alexander Freier-Winterwerb and Marcel Hopp welcome the tightening of the security measures and hope for less violence and police operations in the outdoor pools. The visitors to the Berlin outdoor pools should also look forward to a pleasant and safe bathing season.

- Nag