Video surveillance saves senior citizen in Rosenheim – new camera planned!

Video surveillance saves senior citizen in Rosenheim – new camera planned!

In Rosenheim, security in the city center is being further increased. In a recent incident, a missing 81-year-old man from Stephanskirchen was found using video surveillance. The senior was riding his bike and, as he is sometimes disorientated, was located on Münchener Straße using a camera. The police received the crucial information at 11 p.m. and were able to bring the man back unharmed. This shows once again that video surveillance in the city, which has been in place for 15 years, can make an important contribution to security. There are currently a total of seven cameras in Rosenheim that are active around the clock Mercury reported.

The camera images are continuously viewed at the police station. This enables a quick assessment of operations such as fights or thefts. Last year, 25 crimes were solved using the cameras and this year there have already been ten cases. Who accesses the video material is also documented. In 2024 it was accessed almost every other day. However, during demonstrations or meetings, the cameras must be turned away to protect citizens' privacy. The recordings are stored for 21 days unless they are needed, such as Rosenheim24 supplemented.

Expansion of video surveillance

The new camera, which is to be installed at Südtiroler Platz near Rosenheim train station, is already planned for the upcoming autumn festival. Bavaria's Interior Minister has promised financial support of 3.8 million euros to promote the expansion of video surveillance. Police Chief Robert Kopp underlines the importance of this measure as part of a comprehensive security concept. This type of surveillance is not intended as a sole solution, but rather as part of a broader strategy that also includes increased police presence and targeted controls.

Mayor Gabriele Bauer supports the expansion, but also points out the limits that must be observed when protecting privacy. For the most part, cameras in public spaces are managed by private operators, while only four cameras - now increased to seven - are monitored by the police.

Security in numbers

A look at crime statistics shows that crimes in the city center increased from 2009 to 2015 - from 5,620 to 6,188. Nevertheless, there is a positive trend, as the clearance rate has increased from 63.2% to 67.4%. The authorities are particularly concerned about physical violence in restaurants. Here, the new camera locations are intended to ensure greater security and thus strengthen citizens' feeling of security. The measures are carried out in accordance with Article 32 of the Bavarian Police Tasks Act (PAG) and are intended to contribute to the return of citizens to a safer city center.