Police union voices concern over neglected state of multiple police stations
The German police union (GdP) has raised concerns over the deteriorating conditions of police stations and service vehicles across the country, calling on the federal government to increase funding to address the issue.
Hagen Husgen, a member of the GdP federal board, stated that the conditions in some stations can be health-endangering, with issues such as mould, water damage, vermin infestation, and century-old facilities. Similarly, many service vehicles used by the police have significant deficiencies, ranging from torn seats and broken gear shifts to vehicles with half a million kilometers on the odometer.
Husgen criticized the planned increased investments by the federal government, stating they are far from sufficient. He believes that federalism should be rolled back in some areas, such as digitization, for a functioning police force, and called for more support from the federal government for the states in this area.
The union representative also mentioned an increasing privatization of services, such as vehicle maintenance, which he believes is contributing to the problem. He highlighted a backlog of investment in police real estate in Germany, which is in the double-digit billions, and demanded a special fund for internal security.
The criticism was made to the "Munich Mercury" from Ippen.Media. Husgen emphasized that the poor conditions not only hinder the work of the police but also reflect poorly on the police force. He called for immediate action to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the police in carrying out their duties.
[1] Source: German police union (GdP) statement to the "Munich Mercury" from Ippen.Media.
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