Uses messenger groups for driver, late car and backup.
[Tip: Make sure your messenger is always available during the action].
Figure out a system or codes to alert you to police stops and traffic situations.
Write down the number of your back-up team on your body.
4.2 Laws, legal consequences, lawyers
In case of an apprehension:
Stay calm. Do not say anything. Do not sign anything. If possible, turn off the cell phone.
The BackUp should only act after the arrested driver has been called. Before that, a lawyer* cannot take action.
The hiker can either be pushed back or ask for asylum. Depending on the situation, support is not possible until the situation is clear.
4.3 Finances
Pay by credit card only.
Typical costs are gasoline, food, toll/vignette, in the safe house if necessary new cell phones and SIM cards for the hikers.
4.4 Vehicles and route
Be aware that there is often no cell phone reception near the border. This prevents communication during PickUp and DropOff. No cell phone reception does not mean there is no GPS signal. Navigation in the border area is still possible with an app.
[Tip: The hikers can lie on the back seat under blankets in the border area. Away from the border area, they can sit upright].
If you use a scout car, the distance between the scout car and the transport car should only be a few minutes for PickUp and DropOff, since there is a lot of patrolling near the border. Away from the border areas, the distance between the two cars can be lager (up to 20 minutes), in order to react better to exits and traffic controls, for example.
Apps with offline maps can be used for navigation. It is also recommended to use a physical map.
[Tip: For distraction and camouflage in critical situations, a large folding map can serve the scout car].
4.5 Escape is a health risk
What physical and mental condition the hikers are in is unpredictable. Be prepared to give trauma and associated consequences such as aggression, introversion or extroversion, etc. the appropriate space.
Action follow-up
Take enough time for reflection and processing after the action.
As a group, plan a joint reflection and evaluation.
Take stock of the situation.
What is the next step for the hiker:
Provide asylum counseling.
Discuss possible onward travel with the hikers (public transportation may be available).
What is the next step for the drivers and the backup:
Action implementation
4.1 Meetings, language and secure communication
4.2 Laws, legal consequences, lawyers
In case of an apprehension:
4.3 Finances
Pay by credit card only.
4.4 Vehicles and route
Be aware that there is often no cell phone reception near the border. This prevents communication during PickUp and DropOff. No cell phone reception does not mean there is no GPS signal. Navigation in the border area is still possible with an app.
[Tip: The hikers can lie on the back seat under blankets in the border area. Away from the border area, they can sit upright].
If you use a scout car, the distance between the scout car and the transport car should only be a few minutes for PickUp and DropOff, since there is a lot of patrolling near the border. Away from the border areas, the distance between the two cars can be lager (up to 20 minutes), in order to react better to exits and traffic controls, for example.
Apps with offline maps can be used for navigation. It is also recommended to use a physical map.
[Tip: For distraction and camouflage in critical situations, a large folding map can serve the scout car].
4.5 Escape is a health risk
What physical and mental condition the hikers are in is unpredictable. Be prepared to give trauma and associated consequences such as aggression, introversion or extroversion, etc. the appropriate space.
Action follow-up