Violence in public spaces - how to protect yourself from danger

Whether it's events, music festivals or sporting events: with risk-aware behavior and recommendations on how to protect yourself in the event of violent confrontations in public spaces, you are prepared for potentially dangerous situations in confined spaces or in crowds.

Also for the European Championship 2024: Take care of yourself!

In particular with regard to the upcoming European Football Championship (UEFA Cup), a large number of visitors can be expected in NRW. At the venues in Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Gelsenkirchen and Cologne in particular, there may be conflict-laden confrontations outside and inside the stadium before, during and after the final whistle, as well as when arriving and departing by car, public transport or rail.

We have updated prevention advice on how you can protect yourself from violence in public spaces in general - translated into ten languages - available for you in the download area on the right.