Gdańsk announces security boost for summer season

Gdańsk is bolstering its security measures to prepare for the busy summer tourist season. City officials announced on Friday that residents and visitors can expect increased police and city guard patrols, particularly in tourist hotspots.

Mayor Aleksandra Dulkiewicz highlighted the city's intensified preparations, noting that July and August will see additional police patrols and night patrols by the city guard. The city is also co-financing a significant renovation of a 24-hour police station in the city center. These efforts aim to enhance public safety and address potential issues during the peak season.

A new civil defense campaign, part of the Population Protection and Civil Defense Program, will offer free training sessions for residents starting in June. These two-hour modules will educate participants on understanding alarm signals, appropriate responses during emergencies, and essential preparations for crisis situations. For those unable to attend in person, the city will provide online video materials. The campaign also includes measures to combat disinformation and fake news on social media.

Further security enhancements include the deployment of a new patrol boat, valued at nearly 500,000 Polish zloty, which will support water police and the Maritime Office in securing the Motława River. Additionally, 46 new surveillance cameras have been installed in the city center, bringing the total to 136 in the district. The police department plans to conduct over 500 additional patrols during the summer, involving various units and support from police academy students. These patrols will focus on key areas like the Main Town, the seaside, and Sobieszewska Island, alongside preventive actions for youth under the "Safe Holidays 2026" initiative.

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During the two-hour training modules, residents will learn how to understand alarm signals, how to behave during them, and what to have prepared and packed at home in case of a crisis situation.