Berlin Law Enforcement Resources Maxed Out for Euro 2024 Events
Berlin Police Struggle to Meet Euro 2024 Security Demands
The police force in Berlin is facing a challenging situation as they work tirelessly to manage the security demands of Euro 2024. The city, which is hosting six matches and boasts the largest fan zone of all the host cities, is currently short-staffed and officers are being dispatched to provide security in other federal states.
In a statement, Berlin's police chief, Barbara Slowik, acknowledged the strain on the police force, saying that the current security demands push them to the limit and sometimes beyond. She further stated that the current situation could not be managed without a ban on holiday days and time off.
The deployment of Berlin police forces outside their usual jurisdiction is primarily to assist with the increased demand for security across Germany due to Euro 2024. This event involves multiple cities and stadiums across several federal states requiring enhanced security coverage. The large-scale event generates complex security needs, including crowd control, protection of venues, and managing potential threats, necessitating inter-state cooperation among police forces.
Despite the challenges, Berlin's police force has been at the forefront of some high-profile incidents. On Saturday, officers from Berlin were present when a man attacked police officers with a hammer and an incendiary device in a fanzone before the Netherlands-Poland match in Hamburg.
However, it was later found that information about a day off for the police force in Berlin was incorrect. The 31st police unit, initially informed that they would have a day off on June 15, was expected to report back in the afternoon instead.
Looking ahead, Berlin police will not be allowed to claim overtime over the upcoming 22 match days. This means that the officers will have to work beyond their scheduled days off to ensure the safety of the city and its visitors during Euro 2024.
The police union GdP has described sending Berlin forces to other cities as "absolutely incomprehensible". Despite this, the police force continues to prioritize the security of the tournament, working under increased pressure to meet the demands of Euro 2024.
Sources: [1] Defense Spending in Germany [4] Stadium Capacities in Germany
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