Police will be expanding surveillance operations during Oktoberfest this year, Bavarian Minister of the Interior Joachim Herrmann announced in Munich on Tuesday.
A total of 47 cameras will be deployed, including 10 new cameras, a prospective 13 panoramic cameras, as well as bodycams to be worn by police officers. The cost to the taxpayer will be approximately €200,000.
The event, known for its beer and traditional Bavarian costumes, has also made headlines in the past for its crime rates. In 2016, a total of 1110 crimes were reported, including 34 sexual offences. In 2017, police patrolled the festivities equipped with bodycams for the first time.