Police in Minden-Lübbecke present the prevention programme “Sicher durch den Mühlenkreis” for the 23rd time, running from 16 to 25 November 2026. The road-safety concept is aimed at children starting school in 2027/28. Over 3,200 future pupils from 175 facilities are set to attend 11 planned performances, organised with cities and communities and in cooperation with the local road safety authority and the Minden-Lübbecke police. The shows are designed to teach children correct behaviour in road traffic and to make them aware of dangers they may face. Across the programme, police will cover key topics including visible outer clothing so children pay attention to bright and reflective materials, safe crossing at pedestrian traffic lights and at unsheltered crossings, and the importance of wearing a bicycle helmet. Police officers will appear on stage together with the children’s song performer Rainer Niersmann. Police management will include a main appearance by a police principal and a colleague portraying a house caretaker figure who brings colourful parcels for the participating kindergartens. Each child receives a QR code to stream the songs from the stage programme at home, so the safety messages reach parents as well. Performances are scheduled for Stemwede-Wehdem, Bad Oeynhausen, Hüllhorst, Minden, Petershagen, Lübbecke, Espelkamp, Rahden and the surrounding venues between 16 and 25 November 2026. Media inquiries are handled by the police press and public relations office in Minden-Lübbecke. No crime investigation, arrests or charges are mentioned in connection with this programme.