Hofdult in Altötting: Police draws positive stock despite incidents!

Hofdult in Altötting: Police draws positive stock despite incidents!

Altötting, Deutschland - The Hofdult in Altötting, which began on May 24, 2024, once again lived up to its tradition. Despite the challenges that exist for folk festivals today, the police show a positive balance. As Innsalzach24 , the emergency services and support of the central supplementary services Traunstein and the rage police were good Prepared and had found a consistently peaceful mood among the visitors. This is a ray of hope, in view of the current concerns in Germany, for security at major events.

The police reported some incidents, including bodily harm, thefts and various disputes, but the majority of visitors obviously had fun and celebrated peacefully. What was striking was the high number of over 400 parking violations that were punished in the vicinity of the Dultplatz. The positive mood on the Hofdult can be attributed to the close cooperation of everyone involved and the visible presence of the emergency services.

innovations for security

An important aspect of this year's court dult was the newly introduced ban on traditional knife, also known as the "deer catcher". This measure, such as OVB reported, for security reasons, although no incidents with these knives were known in the past. Police commissioner Fabian Unterhuber supports this decision and indicates that such knives could be used as a weapon in disputes or could lead to serious injuries in the event of falls. Dult-speaker Marco Kessler urged respectful coexistence and confirmed the importance of these measures for security at the event.

The city and the organizers have made extensive preparations to ensure a safe and clean festival. Sufficient toilet facilities are available and employees take care of the cleanliness. Posters with slogans such as "I MOG celebrate & Koan Stress" should contribute to the positive atmosphere, while the security service intervenes in cases of misconduct.

A look outside the box

If you look at the current situation in Germany, you wake up concerned about the cancellation of many traditional folk festivals due to security fear. Blaublicht MyK reports that attacks in Magdeburg and Munich lead to the fact that organizers cannot do the high costs for additional security concepts. The concern for security leads to a downward spiral that also affects smaller festivals. A planned legislation in Berlin aims to create binding security requirements for major events, which is welcomed. It remains to be hoped that such measures will continue to support the cultural people in the future and enable the preservation of our traditions.

Overall, the Hofdult in Altötting can be considered as successful. The security measures taken and the positive record of the police emphasize how important it is that community and security go hand in hand - even at the traditional folk festivals.