Klagenfurt’s deputy police chief Katrin Horn and her executive team have been extended their deployment in Germany. The “Krone” reached them by telephone on the way to the round of 16 deployment site in Leipzig.
While the national team can take a breather until the round of 16 on Tuesday, there are hardly any “game breaks” for the red-white-red police team sent by the Ministry of the Interior. “We are currently on our way to Leipzig – on Saturday there will be the first briefings and inspections for the match against Turkey,” said Klagenfurt’s deputy police chief Katrin Horn, who wears the “captain’s ribbon” as the head of operations on site. Her team is responsible for the safe arrival and departure of the red-white-red supporters. As a big football fan and active player, the operation is something very special for her. “The mood among the supporters is great – and so far there have been no incidents apart from missing wallets and a child who went missing for a short time,” said the Carinthian-born Styrian. She is particularly enthusiastic about the almost friendly relationship between the fans and her team. “I hope the ÖFB team extends our commitment” “The Austrians recognize us, speak to us, ask for advice – and we help where we can. The fans see us as a link to the German officials.” She has of course followed the Austria games: “Although usually only for 70 minutes. We sit in front of the stadium, watch on our mobile phones and listen to the chants live. I hope that the ÖFB team will extend our commitment again on Tuesday – and that we will stay until July!”
source site-12