BVG plans to use body cameras and increase security measures after attacks on employees

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Die Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) sind besorgt über die steigende Anzahl von Übergriffen auf ihre Mitarbeiter und ergreifen daher Maßnahmen, um die Sicherheit auf den U-Bahnhöfen zu erhöhen. BVG-Vorstand Rolf Erfurt betont, dass jede Straftat eine zu viel ist und vor allem die Übergriffe auf Mitarbeiter ihm Sorgen bereiten. Im vergangenen Jahr stieg die Anzahl der Straftaten von 318 auf 338. 76 Prozent davon sind Bedrohungen, Beleidigungen und Körperverletzungen. Um dem entgegenzuwirken, plant der BVG-Chef die Einführung von Körper-Kameras, ähnlich wie bei der Polizei und bald auch bei der Feuerwehr. Diese sollen auf freiwilliger Basis eingeführt werden und sowohl zur Abschreckung …
The Berlin transport companies (BVG) are concerned about the increasing number of attacks on their employees and therefore take measures to increase safety at the subway stations. BVG board member Rolf Erfurt emphasizes that each crime is one too much and above all the attacks on employees are concerned about it. Last year the number of crimes rose from 318 to 338. 76 percent of which are threats, insults and assault. In order to counteract this, the BVG boss plans the introduction of body cameras, similar to the police and soon also with the fire brigade. These should be introduced on a voluntary basis and both for deterrent ... (Symbolbild/MB)

The Berlin Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) are concerned about the increasing number of attacks on your employees and therefore take measures to increase safety at the subway stations. BVG board member Rolf Erfurt emphasizes that each crime is one too much and above all the attacks on employees are concerned about it. Last year the number of crimes rose from 318 to 338. 76 percent of which are threats, insults and physical injuries.

In order to counteract this, the BVG boss plans the introduction of body cameras, similar to the police and soon also with the fire brigade. These should be introduced on a voluntary basis and contribute to the deterrent and de -escalation. In addition, more night vision devices are to be made available for SOKO -graffiti in order to better track sprayers in the tunnels.

The BVG employs around 250 own security employees who are traveling in Tandems. They are equipped with stab -resistant vests and earn around 2000 euros net per month. Your task is to drive a certain area with 10-15 stations several times a day and to look for dangerous situations. They also check the subway doors when entering the train station to identify smokers or dealers.

In addition, the check in the tunnel inputs are part of the routine of the security staff. Penciling in the power cable is a widespread practice in the intruders, which not only represents a security risk, but can also lead to fires.

In order to further improve security, the BVG is planning further measures that are intended to cost more than 36 million euros a year. This includes the introduction of Bahnhofs Concierges on the U5 and U7, which should be present on Sundays to Thursdays from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. A three -month test last year was promising. Selected main stations are also to be patrolled around the clock by security forces, whereby the staff is being provided by the BVG itself. In addition, employees should also be stationed at the final stations at night.

Despite the planned measures, BVG boss Erfurt emphasizes that it is not enough to make the tickets cheaper, but that it must be clear that public transport is safe and no attacks are tolerated.

Security at the Berlin subway stations is a high priority for the BVG and one hopes to improve the situation with the planned measures.