St. Gallen Cantonal Police host open house in Schmerikon

Approximately 4,500 people attended an open house event at the St. Gallen Cantonal Police station in Schmerikon on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The event was designed to showcase the diversity of police work and facilitate personal interaction between the public and law enforcement officers.

Visitors were given insights into various specialized areas, including criminal investigations, the capabilities of police dogs, the operations of intervention units, and methods for identifying online deception. The event served as a strategic effort to address current challenges in personnel recruitment by providing interested individuals with first-hand experience of the profession.