Violent examination in Berlin-Friedrichshain: Police hold 28-year-old man after robbery on taxi drivers.
Violent examination in Berlin-Friedrichshain: Police hold 28-year-old man after robbery on taxi drivers.
according to a report by www.tessspiegel.de ,
an increased concern for the security of taxi drivers in Berlin
This recent act of violence against a taxi driver in Friedrichshain has strengthened the increased concern for the safety of drivers in Berlin. It is not the first time that taxi drivers are victims of violent crimes in the city. It also shows that the number of raids against drivers in some districts of Berlin, especially in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, increases.
The effects of such raids are diverse and range from physical and psychological injuries for drivers to a loss of trust in the safety of the profession. Many drivers now have to take various measures to ensure their own security, such as installing surveillance cameras in their vehicles or working in certain areas at certain times.
possible steps to improve security
In order to improve the security of taxi drivers in Berlin, various measures could be taken. For example, the police presence in the areas affected by violent crimes could be increased in order to deter potential perpetrators. Training programs and information campaigns for drivers could also be offered to help them deal with threat situations and learn strategies to avoid violence.
It is also important that the law enforcement agencies take such raids seriously and take those responsible to account. This will help to set a signal that violent crimes against taxi drivers are not tolerated and have reasonable consequences.