Guidelines for the "Corona Stroll" 2020:
Dresden Police Officer Suspended for COVID-19 Rule Violations and Political Expressions
The Dresden Administrative Court's Disciplinary Chamber has made a decision to remove a police officer from service, following a four-week unpaid suspension due to violations related to COVID-19 protection regulations and expressing political views on social media.
The officer's suspension was announced by the court, and the disciplinary action was taken by the Dresden Police Department. The violation occurred in April 2020, when the officer called for a "stroll" on social networks, which was against the then-applicable regulations.
The officer's social media posts allegedly questioned the political system of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Free State of Saxony as a whole. This is not the first time the officer has been disciplined for similar posts, as previous violations of the police conduct guidelines, which aim to maintain neutrality and public trust, have been noted.
The Dresden Police Directorate has removed the officer from service due to critical remarks and the call for a "Corona stroll." The Free State of Saxony accused the officer of violating corona protection regulations.
The officer has the option to appeal the decision within one month to the Higher Administrative Court of Saxony. The removal and suspension were made based on the grounds provided by the Disciplinary Chamber, which found that the officer had lost the trust required for the exercise of his office.
It is important to note that no further details such as the officer’s identity or the content of the political views were provided in the available information. The penalty reflects an enforcement of both public health regulation adherence and professional conduct standards for law enforcement personnel.
- The transport of the Dresden Police Officer, who was suspended for COVID-19 rule violations and political expressions, will be handled by the Dresden Police Department until the outcome of his appeal to the Higher Administrative Court of Saxony.
- The removal of the Dresden Police Officer, who expressed political views on social media contrary to the general-news and caused a "Corona stroll" incident, is a significant event in crime-and-justice, showing the consequences of violating both public health regulations and professional conduct standards.
