Schwerin Marienplatz: new surveillance cameras against violence!

Schwerin Marienplatz: new surveillance cameras against violence!

On Marienplatz in Schwerin, something is happening: From Monday, a total of 24 new surveillance cameras will be installed there to increase security and prevent possible crimes. This reports stern.de . This measure follows a server defect that has paralyzed the old surveillance system since the beginning of February. The situation was particularly explosive, as a 17-year-old was brutally stabbed at the nearby Schlossparkenter shopping center in mid-February.

The new cameras are attached with the help of lifting platforms around the square. In the meantime, eight mobile cameras have already been installed as a temporary solution to two masts that have been in use since the beginning of March. This temporary solution enables the officials to watch the events on Marienplatz in real time and to control the cameras, such as ndr.de reported. The pictures of the cameras are directly transferred to the Schwerin police head area and saved for investigations. The legal requirements are always observed in compliance with the data protection regulations.

A look at the security situation

The new surveillance system will need a few days for furnishing. But why is this measure so important? Marienplatz is known for an accumulation of violent clashes. The presence of cameras can not only deter potential perpetrators, but also increase the feeling of security of the citizens - a fact, proves by numerous studies. In this way, studies show that the crime rate in monitored places can be reduced by up to 15%. Around 70% of people feel more secure by cameras, reports safercity.de .

Planning for a permanent police station near Marienplatz are also in progress. In the past few months, a container has already been on the pitch as a mobile police station, and the demands for more security in the state capital.

criticism and fears

Despite all the advantages, there are also critical voices on the surveillance measures. Data protection officers warn of possible violations of privacy and the misuse of data. The developments in surveillance technology and the use of artificial intelligence in these systems must therefore be weighed very carefully. So the topic remains exciting and will certainly provide discussions in the coming weeks and months.

With the installation of the new cameras, Schwerin now wants to take another step towards more security for all citizens.