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Hessen Unveils Seven-Point Plan to Tackle Challenges in Frankfurt's Bahnhofsviertel

The initiative combines stricter enforcement measures with expanded support for vulnerable populations to address crime, drug use, and homelessness in the area.

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Overview

  • The plan includes increased police patrols, expanded video surveillance, and harsher penalties for drug-related offenses in the area.
  • Artificial intelligence, including facial recognition technology, will be implemented to enhance monitoring and assist law enforcement efforts.
  • Support services for homeless individuals and those struggling with addiction will be improved, with a focus on relocating some services outside the district.
  • Frankfurt's city officials have expressed mixed reactions, with some welcoming the measures while others warn of potential unintended consequences, such as dispersing drug activity to other parts of the city.
  • The first AI-based surveillance tools under this plan are expected to be deployed within the first half of 2025.