Family Schnell from Gmünd: Hears of Security Excellent!

Familie Schnell aus Gmünd erhält Sicherheitsverdienstpreis für Aufklärung von Einbrüchen in Niederösterreich, Preisverleihung in Wien.
Family Schnell from Gmünd receives security award for investigating burglaries in Lower Austria, award ceremony in Vienna. (Symbolbild/ANAGAT)

Family Schnell from Gmünd: Hears of Security Excellent!

In the Gmünd district, a remarkable family was awarded for their courageous effort. Harald, Manuela and Maximilian Schnell received the Security Serving Award for their crucial role in investigating a burglary. A total of 115 award winners were awarded at the ceremonial event in the Raiffeisenhaus in Vienna - including 104 police officers and 11 civilians.

The series of burglaries, which was recorded in the Gmünd district from January 2024, presented the residents with great challenges. Harald Schnell noticed a suspicious vehicle that was always parked near his house. This attentive observation, combined with Manuela quickly finds three tool cases, ultimately led to the arrest of a Czech citizen who was responsible for several burglaries together with his partner.

Security is all about

The family quickly contributed to the clarification of crimes due to its civil courage. In his speech, State Police Director Franz Popp paid tribute to the important contribution of the excellent persons for security in Lower Austria. Erwin Hateseder and Stefan Jauk also emphasized the content of the award ceremony, which was carried out in cooperation between the Raiffeisen NÖ-Wien and the Lower Austrian insurance. At the 47th award of security prices, the fight against cybercrime and disinformation, which is a growing problem.

In the context of this award, the continuing challenges of crime in the region are also relevant. Police work in Lower Austria is particularly important to combat property. While the classic theft crimes go back, internet crime and fraud cases increase significantly, as on the website can be read.

a success that gives courage

The outstanding services of the quick family and their colleagues illustrate how important the cooperation between citizens and the police is for the security of everyone. The arrest of the couple, which is associated with a burglary series in Litschau, shows that attentive citizens can do a lot. At home, in their own neighborhood, each one can contribute with waking eyes to put a stop to criminal acts.

In addition to this award ceremony, other local topics in the agenda in the Gmünd district, such as the kindergarten area in Waldenstein and the renovation of the elementary school in Großdietmanns, which continue to ensure discussion material.

The meaning of security and community is never to be underestimated - everyone can help make their own environment safer. A big thank you to everyone who is committed and demonstrate their civil courage!

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