Overview
- The safeword “Tiki” is now active in multiple outdoor pools under the “Sommer – Sonne – Sicherheit” initiative to help minors signal discomfort or boundary violations.
- Police are investigating three separate incidents of alleged sexual misconduct against minors on July 2 in Baden-Württemberg, with suspects detained at each location.
- The NEW-Gruppe’s nationwide “RespektPommes” campaign is running in 97 pools, using humorous “Frittikette” rules to promote respectful behavior among visitors.
- A Büren campaign poster showing a white woman touching a Black disabled boy sparked social media backlash, prompting Mayor Burkhard Schwuchow to apologize for any unintended offense.
- Municipal youth services, counseling centers and pool staff have conducted trainings and established low-threshold reporting channels as part of the preventive effort.