German Police Leader Speaks About Violence Against Women

Introduction

Dirk Peglow is a leader of German police. He spoke on TV about violence. He said women can be safe if they do not have partners. Many people are angry about his words.

Main Body

Peglow spoke on the ZDF TV channel. He talked about crime in 2024. Serious sexual crimes went up by 8.5 percent. He said two women die or almost die every day. He told women to avoid relationships with men. He said this stops abuse. Later, Peglow spoke to a newspaper. He said he did not mean his words literally. He said most men are good and follow the law. After the TV show, some people sent threats to Peglow and the TV host. Total crime in Germany went down by 4.4 percent. But violent crime went up.

Conclusion

Peglow said his words were a joke. But people are still talking. They are worried about the rise of violent crime in Germany.

Vocabulary Learning

abuse
Harmful or violent treatment of someone虐待
Example:The law protects people from abuse.
avoid
To stay away from something or someone避免
Example:You should avoid dangerous places at night.
crime
An illegal act that can be punished by law犯罪
Example:The police are investigating the crime.
safe
Not in danger; protected from harm安全的
Example:She feels safe when she is at home.
violence
Physical force that hurts someone暴力
Example:The police are working to stop violence in the city.