"Stroll Through COVID-19 Pandemic"
Police Officer Removed from Service in Dresden Over Corona Regulations and Political Posts
A police officer in Dresden, Germany, has been removed from service following a decision by the Disciplinary Chamber of the Dresden Administrative Court. The officer was accused of violating coronavirus protection regulations and making politically charged statements on social media.
According to reports, the violation occurred during a "Corona walk" call in April 2020. The officer expressed his unwillingness to enforce laws he disagreed with by calling for the circumvention of corona regulations and making additional controversial posts on social media.
The officer's social media posts not only questioned the political system of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Free State but also expressed views that were deemed inappropriate and politically extremist. Previously, the officer had been disciplined for similar posts on social media.
The Disciplinary Chamber found that the officer had lost the trust required for his office due to his actions. The removal from service was a direct result of the Disciplinary Chamber's decision.
The officer has the option to appeal the Disciplinary Chamber's decision within one month to the Higher Administrative Court of Saxony.
This is not the first time a German police officer has faced disciplinary measures for actions deemed inappropriate, politically extremist, or violating regulations during sensitive times such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Public officials can come under scrutiny if their actions conflict with official policies or the public trust.
However, it seems that the specific details and context behind this particular removal have not been widely reported in accessible sources or have not yet entered major news or public records. For precise reasons and context, one may need to consult direct official statements from Dresden's police department, local authorities, or credible German news agencies for up-to-date and detailed coverage.
- The police officer's social media posts, which included politically charged statements and views deemed inappropriate, fell under the categories of 'general-news' and 'crime-and-justice', as they led to the officer being removed from service over violation of coronavirus protection regulations and controversial political posts.
- The officer's earlier disciplinary actions for similar posts on social media emphasize the importance of understanding the role of politics in crime and justice, particularly in the context of a public official's behavior during sensitive times like the COVID-19 pandemic.
