The protection of legal interests and the legal system is the objective of the specialist area and is ensured by repressive and preventive measures to avert danger. The areas of responsibility are therefore very diverse and varied in the exercise of legal powers. In addition, the "catch-all responsibility" as a "local regulatory authority" for unnamed dangers in matters of public safety and order should be particularly emphasized. The area of responsibility extends, among other things, to
General regulatory matters
The Department of Public Safety and Trade also performs tasks that serve to avert threats to public safety and order.