Dresden Police Suspends Bicycling Instruction for Kids

The Dresden Police and a special commission, known as the SOKO, are focusing their efforts on curbing the phenomenon of youth gangs in the city. The SOKO's primary objective is to tackle the issue of criminal youth gangs, which has become a key concern for the authorities.

In a recent development, four traffic educators have seen a change in their roles. Instead of conducting bicycle classes for children, they will now be teaching at five schools: Theodor-Heuss-Schule, Grundschule am Schloß, KGS Moritzberg, KGS Neustadt, and an unspecified fifth school. The reason behind this change is the police's support for the SOKO's work, which has led to the cancellation of bicycle lessons for children in 20 primary and secondary schools.

The SOKO's work is aimed at addressing the issue of violent youth gangs in Dresden. However, it's important to note that the SOKO is not exclusively focused on violent gangs but also on preventing their activities. The four traffic educators will assist in preventive measures at high schools and grammar schools.

While the SOKO's efforts are underway, no information is available about the impact of these changes on the remaining 15 schools without alternative arrangements for the cancelled bicycle lessons. Similarly, no further information has been provided about the alternative arrangements for these schools.

The police spokesman, Thomas Geithner, has confirmed the changes but could not provide more details about the SOKO's work or its potential impact on regular educational activities in Dresden schools. It's clear that the reallocation of the traffic educators is a significant shift, and its implications for the city's educational landscape are yet to be fully understood.

Despite the cancellation of bicycle lessons, the police are still vigilant about the threat posed by violent youth gangs. They remain committed to addressing this issue and maintaining the safety of the city's residents. The SOKO's work is an ongoing effort in this direction, and updates about its progress are expected in the coming days.