Police station in North Rhine-Westphalia: mainly report reports online - because of Omikron
Created: 12/28/2021, 2:59 PM
From: Johanna Werning
Due to the corona situation, reports can also be filed online in the Coesfeld district (symbol image) © Roland Weihrauch / dpa
Because of the particularly contagious Corona variant Omikron, a police station in North Rhine-Westphalia asked to report reports primarily online.
Coesfeld - More and more people are infected with the Omikron virus variant.
In order to protect yourself and others from the corona virus, one should above all limit social contacts.
This is also possible when contacting the police in North Rhine-Westphalia - thanks to telephone and internet.
Because of Omikron: Police station in North Rhine-Westphalia offers reporting of charges online
“Through the necessary hygiene measures, we maintain our functionality and guarantee the safety of our citizens.
We also don't want to contribute to the spreading ourselves, ”explains the department head of the Coesfeld police force, Thomas Eder.
This also applies if you want to file a complaint in the Coesfeld district.
The police continue to explain that anyone who wants to file a complaint can also do so online.
The exact procedure is described on the police internet address.
“There are no disadvantages.
The police treats an online report just as if the citizen had been there, ”assures the police.
Because of Omikron: Special corona rules in NRW police stations
Of course, a complaint can still be made at the police station.
"So whoever comes to a guard receives help," says Thomas Eder.
However, special corona measures apply - in order to minimize the pandemic risk during contact.
Anyone who visits one of the guards in Coesfeld, Dülmen and Lüdinghausen must first ring the intercom.
Just entering is not allowed.
The police officer on duty then clarifies with the citizen how the matter will be dealt with further.
It is also helpful to call 02541-14-0 before visiting the guard, explains the police.
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