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The Local Police of Astorga and the self-defense
Continuing with the vital importance of security on the Camino de Santiago, we emphasize once again the actions of the various speakers participants at our Table Round “Safety in the way", which seeks to deepen the importance of this task through the story of various competent personalities, as well as provide the necessary information so that the Pilgrim will act consistently.
We resumed the story of the tragic events surrounding the disappearance of Denis Pikka Thiem, the American Pilgrim who was killed on the stretch of road that concerns to Astorga, important enclave of the Camino de Santiago.
Juan Carlos Rodríguez, Chief of the Local police of Astorga, stresses the importance of security along the way, that it is basic, essential to secure the freedom of the individual. Despite the low rates of crime presenting road, security should occupy an important place, since it is essential to safeguard the integrity of the pilgrims.
On the other hand, Rodriguez highlights the important role played by technologies in the world today, whereas recommended frequent updates of different social networks, media useful for the localization of visitors. It also highlights the excellent exercise of the police work, in which six perfectly coordinated bodies are responsible for providing the necessary protection for the tranquility of the citizen.
In another order, emphasizes the importance of having adequate information points, as well as the necessary knowledge of minimal notions of security by the Walker before the start of your trip. Finally calls on public institutions to consider an immediate change in signalling, facilitating in this way the course of the road and ensuring the full enjoyment of this extraordinary World Heritage.