Police authorities under siege: Call for dedicated financial resources from the Federal Prosecutor's Office
In a recent interview with the Munich Mercury, Hagen Husgen, a member of the German Police Union (GdP)'s federal board, expressed concerns about the condition of numerous police stations and service vehicles across Germany.
Husgen's criticisms included decades-old toilets, mold, vermin, broken heaters, and holes in the roofs of police stations. He also pointed out issues with the service vehicles, such as torn seats, half a million kilometers on the odometer, and broken shift levers.
The GdP member further emphasized that the increasing privatization of services like vehicle maintenance and digitization contributes to these vehicle issues. He called for more support from the federal government for the states to address these vehicle problems.
Husgen also mentioned a double-digit billions investment backlog for police real estate in Germany. To address this, he proposed the establishment of a special fund dedicated to internal security, covering police stations, vehicles, and related infrastructure.
The GdP is demanding a special fund for internal security to systematically target these shortfalls. While the existing special fund for defense is specifically allocated to the Bundeswehr and does not cover police infrastructure, a similar special fund focused on internal security would be necessary.
In addition to the special fund, Husgen highlighted the importance of federal support to the states. He argued that since policing in Germany is primarily a state responsibility, additional federal financial assistance is crucial. This could be formalized through federal grants, targeted subsidies, or co-financing programs aimed at modernizing police infrastructure and vehicles.
Improved coordination mechanisms are also essential, building on the federal government’s existing coordination tools for resilience and security. A governance framework could be developed specifically for prioritizing and tracking investments in police infrastructure nationwide.
Lastly, comprehensive funding planning and oversight are necessary. Lessons from the defense special fund suggest that funding alone is insufficient without efficient allocation and oversight. A structured approach combining adequate funding, transparent management, and outcome monitoring would be essential.
In summary, addressing the investment backlog in police stations and vehicles in Germany requires the creation of a special internal security fund backed by federal financial support to the states and strengthened by enhanced cooperation and oversight structures similar to those used in defense and critical infrastructure resilience efforts.
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