Since such courageous behavior can no longer be taken for granted these days, the head of the Paderborn district police authority, District Administrator Christoph Rüther, honors these people during personal appointments to express his appreciation.
Do you not know what to do first in a tricky situation? Or a situation seems strange to you and you are unsure how to behave?
Many people look, but then usually turn away. Worse things could be prevented - by everyone acting together.
Everyone can help!
Civil courage starts on a small scale. For example, if you speak out clearly when someone is being discriminated against. Or you can ask bystanders to help.
The six rules for more moral courage will help you to act courageously in everyday life. You can take care, get help, remember details, speak up - without putting yourself in danger.
Everyone can do what they can to help prevent or solve a crime. For more civil courage!
Six rules for civil courage
- Help, but don't put yourself in danger
- Call the police on 110
- Ask others for help
- Memorize the characteristics of the perpetrator
- Care for the victim
- Testify as a witness
Further information can be found on the right-hand side or on the pages of the Police Crime Prevention.
