A series of new security measures were introduced on Wednesday, September 9, in the train station area of Caen, following a tragic incident on August 26. In that incident, a man drove deliberately into two pedestrians, killing them and injuring nine others. The prefect of Calvados, the administrative head of the region, stated on social media that this event has prompted a broader reassessment of security and public safety in the area, which has been facing growing concerns for several months. The new measures include a more visible police presence, improved and updated security operations, and doubling the frequency of coordinated checks in public transport. Businesses and public establishments will also undergo more thorough inspections, and lighting around the train station will be enhanced. Video surveillance is being more actively monitored, with a city employee assigned specifically to watch the cameras in the station area. Additionally, footage from the national railway company SNCF and the local transport authority Twisto will be shared with police services. From a legal standpoint, a local crime handling group will work more closely with prosecutors to coordinate responses to criminal activity. Joël Garrigue, the prosecutor of Caen, announced that identity checks and baggage searches will also be increased. These measures were decided after "institutional partners" gathered input from local residents, who reported a decline in safety, especially during late afternoons and evenings. This perception matches official data showing a significant rise in criminal activity. According to the prefecture, there was a 53.7% increase in criminal incidents in the area over the past year. From January 1 to August 26, 2026, 206 criminal incidents were recorded, compared to 134 in the same period in 2025. These incidents included drug-related offenses, assaults, property crimes, fights, and gatherings that caused disturbances. The prefect has outlined two main priorities: first, to immediately improve personal and property security, and second, to plan a long-term transformation of the train station district. The effectiveness of the new security measures will be reviewed in six weeks to ensure they are achieving the desired results.