Police union calls for more surveillance technology in football stadiums, archive images

Aug 21, 2025

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Leipzig Hochsicherheitsspiel - Polizei sichert Pokalduell zwischen 1. FC Lok Leipzig und Schalke 04 ab 17.08.2025 gegen 15:30 Leipzig, Bruno-Plache-Stadion Fotograf: EHL Media Schon Stunden vor dem Anpfiff des Pokalspiels zwischen dem 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig und dem FC Schalke 04 herrschte am Sonntag rund um das Bruno-Plache-Stadion Hochbetrieb. Die Polizei war mit einem Großaufgebot im Einsatz, da die Partie als Kategorie-1-Spiel eingestuft wurde, also als Begegnung mit höchstem Sicherheitsrisiko. Im Eingangsbereich der Gästefans aus Gelsenkirchen kam es zu besonders intensiven Kontrollen. Beamte mit Helmen führten Durchsuchungen nach Pyrotechnik und verbotenen Gegenständen durch. Mehrere Wasserwerfer standen bereit, zusätzlich k Copyright: xEHLxMediax 20250817_Leipzig-Pokalspiel-LOK-S04_2
A row of red seats are empty. The seats are arranged in a row, w Chi?in?u, Chisinau, Moldova R_GGGP250618-1770180-01
Regionalliga West MSV Duisburg 1 FC Bocholt FOR EDITORIAL PURPOSES ONLY p Soccer Regionalliga West 28 Matchday Friday 04 04 2025 Location Schauinsland Reisen Arena Duisburg MSV Duisburg 1 FC Bocholt In the picture Pyrotechnics in the MSV Duisburg Fanblock Germany Duisburg Copyright StefanxRittershaus Copyright: StefanxRittershaus doc802fisncqihldk2gm9p ,EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: StefanxRittershaus
Sicherheitsmitarbeiter überwacht das Geschehen im Stadion während eines Sportevents, Heilbronner Falken Vs Bietigheimer Steelers, Heilbronn, Deutschland, Europa Security guard monitors the action in the stadium during a sporting event, Heilbronner Falken Vs Bietigheimer Steelers, Heilbronn, Germany, Europe Copyright: imageBROKER ManuelxKamuf iblmlk12772062.jpg
Fanmaersche to City derby HSV and St Pauli St Pauli Fans with several thousand Participants with Flags at the Path to Millerntor
Closed-circuit television (CCTV) in Copenhagen A CCTV camera is seen at Parken Stadium. Closed-circuit television (CCTV), also known as video surveillance, is the use of closed-circuit television cameras to transmit a signal to a specific place, on a limited set of monitors. Copenhagen Denmark Copyright: xKristianxTuxenxLadegaardxBergx xSOPAxImagesx IMG_7839.jpeg
Germany, DFL, police deployment, soccer, high-risk matches, security costs, stadium, fans, violence prevention, clubs, Federal Constitutional Court, ruling, Bremen, Hamburg, HSV, FC St Pauli, financial burden, public safety, club financing, police costs, soccer club Copyright: xJoeranxSteinsiekx
17 06 2024, Football UEFA EURO 2024, A police helicopter circles over the stadium grounds during the event, with cameras for surveillance 17 06 2024, Football UEFA EURO 2024, 17 06 2024, Football UEFA EURO 2024,
Bengalos, Pyrotechnik, Pyro, Feuerwerkskörper, Cannstatter Kurve, Fanblock, stimmungsvoll, bedrohlich, Champions League, MHPArena, MHP Arena Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland, Europa Bengalos, pyrotechnics, pyro, fireworks, Cannstatter Kurve, fan block, atmospheric, threatening, Champions League, MHPArena, MHP Arena Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Europe Copyright: imageBROKER MichaelxWeber iblimw11720331.jpg
Surveillance camera, stadium, security, grandstand, spectator area, surveillance technology, close-up, modern technology, security system, architecture, perspective, outdoor area, sports venue, infrastructure facility, camera technology, protection, empty seats, daylight, security facility, techn Copyright: xArnexAmbergx
Munich, Bavaria, Germany - July 5, 2024: Police officers and security staff guard the entrance to the fan zone at the Olympic Park in Munich during the soccer match between Germany and Spain.
Bathing Württemberg Police Anti Terror EXERCISE in The Stadium in The Run up to The European Football Championships, 1200 Police Officers rehearse for to EMERGENCY Scenario Stabbing in The stands of The MHP Arena, VfB Stuttgart s stadium, Which IS So The Venue fo Copyright: imageBROKER ArnulfxHettrich iblhet10599265.jpg
Federal police at stations during the European Championships Federal police patrol Essen Central Station for security and control during the European Football Championship 2024 Numerous journeys to the stadiums in Gelsenkirchen and Dortmund will take place from Essen Essen North Rhine-Westphalia Germany Central Station
Baden Württemberg police anti-terror exercise in a soccer stadium In the run-up to the European Football Championship, 1,200 police officers rehearse an emergency scenario The scenario was a stabbing in the stands of the MHP Arena, the stadium of VfB Stuttg
Derby zwischen den Rivalen Barfuß Remscheid und Vorwärts Wuppertal am Dienstagvormittag im Wuppertaler Stadion am Zoo. Großübung der Wuppertaler Polizei! Derby zwischen den Rivalen Barfuß Remscheid und Vorwärts Wuppertal am Dienstagvormittag im Wuppertaler Stadion am Zoo. Unter diesem Motto führte die Wuppertaler Polizei eine großangelegte Übung mit fiktiven Fußballfans in Wuppertal-Sonnborn durch. Rund 250 Kräfte der Einsatzhundertschaft, teilweise als Fußballfans, teils als aktive Einsatzkräfte nahmen an der Übung bei bestem Wuppertaler Wetter teil. Aus den Lautsprechern machte die Polizei zunächst Durchsagen: Herzlich Willkommen im sonnigen Sonnborn. Entfernen Sie die Vermummung und unterlassen
07 04 2024, Essen, Football, bwin 3 Liga Herren, Stadion an der Hafenstraße, 32 Matchday Season 2023 2024, Rot Weiss Essen MSV Duisburg Large police contingent at the high-risk match Revierderby The police are on standby Hundreds on standby Police officer Police operation Symbolic image DFB regulations prohibit any
07 04 2024, Essen, Football, bwin 3 Liga Herren, Stadion an der Hafenstraße, 32 Matchday Season 2023 2024, Rot Weiss Essen MSV Duisburg Large police contingent at the high-risk match Revierderby The police are on standby Hundreds on standby Police officer Police operation Symbolic image DFB regulations prohibit any
Barrier, metal fence for security for holding off people and transport on mass events, road sign for entry forbidden Copyright: xEdgarsxSermulisx
Regionalliga West FC Schalke 04 II TSV Alemannia Aachen FOR EDITORIAL PURPOSES ONLY p Soccer Regionalliga West 22 Matchday 18 02 2024 Stadion am Zoo Wuppertal FC Schalke 04 II TSV Alemannia Aachen Symbol photo A police drone has taken off Germany Gelsenkirchen Copyright StefanxRittershaus Copyright: StefanxRittershaus doc7u769nv9qba1dkfqke8u ,EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: StefanxRittershaus
DFB Cup, Bengalos, Pyrotechnics, Pyro, Fireworks, Fan block, Fans, Fan curve, Flags, Flags, Mood, atmospheric, Fan block, Hooligans, FC Union Berlin, MHPArena, MHP Arena Stuttgart, Bathing Württemberg, Germany, Europe Copyright: imageBROKER MichaelxWeber iblimw09782844.jpg
Full-height turnstile guarded stadium entrance. Revolving door Full-height turnstile guarded stadium entrance. Revolving door Copyright: xZoonar.com monticellox 7538127
Video surveillance by the police in Cologne Hohe Straße directly opposite Cologne Cathedral to monitor the cathedral plate there video cameras model Panomera Video surveillance by the police in Cologne Hohe Straße directly opposite Cologne Cathedral to monitor the cathedral plate there video cameras model Panomera , Cologne North Rhine Westphalia Germany H
Videokamera, zur Überwachung, vor einem Gebäude. Bewegliche Kamera in einer Glaskapsel. Überwachung
Sicherheits, Security Mann geht durch die leeren Sitzreihen eines Fussballstadions. Duisburg, NRW, Deutschland, Europa

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A row of red seats are empty. The seats are arranged in a row, w Chi?in?u, Chisinau, Moldova R_GGGP250618-1770180-01

Fanmaersche to City derby HSV and St Pauli St Pauli Fans with several thousand Participants with Flags at the Path to Millerntor

Germany, DFL, police deployment, soccer, high-risk matches, security costs, stadium, fans, violence prevention, clubs, Federal Constitutional Court, ruling, Bremen, Hamburg, HSV, FC St Pauli, financial burden, public safety, club financing, police costs, soccer club Copyright: xJoeranxSteinsiekx

17 06 2024, Football UEFA EURO 2024, A police helicopter circles over the stadium grounds during the event, with cameras for surveillance 17 06 2024, Football UEFA EURO 2024, 17 06 2024, Football UEFA EURO 2024,

Munich, Bavaria, Germany - July 5, 2024: Police officers and security staff guard the entrance to the fan zone at the Olympic Park in Munich during the soccer match between Germany and Spain.

Baden Württemberg police anti-terror exercise in a soccer stadium In the run-up to the European Football Championship, 1,200 police officers rehearse an emergency scenario The scenario was a stabbing in the stands of the MHP Arena, the stadium of VfB Stuttg

Barrier, metal fence for security for holding off people and transport on mass events, road sign for entry forbidden Copyright: xEdgarsxSermulisx

DFB Cup, Bengalos, Pyrotechnics, Pyro, Fireworks, Fan block, Fans, Fan curve, Flags, Flags, Mood, atmospheric, Fan block, Hooligans, FC Union Berlin, MHPArena, MHP Arena Stuttgart, Bathing Württemberg, Germany, Europe Copyright: imageBROKER MichaelxWeber iblimw09782844.jpg

Full-height turnstile guarded stadium entrance. Revolving door Full-height turnstile guarded stadium entrance. Revolving door Copyright: xZoonar.com monticellox 7538127

Videokamera, zur Überwachung, vor einem Gebäude. Bewegliche Kamera in einer Glaskapsel. Überwachung

Sicherheits, Security Mann geht durch die leeren Sitzreihen eines Fussballstadions. Duisburg, NRW, Deutschland, Europa