Freedom, security and justice. These core European values are inextricably linked and interdependent: no freedom without security and vice versa. An effective rule of law is also crucial for a united and strong Europe. That is why this year’s European Police Congress of Behörden Spiegel is dedicated to the topic “One Europe? Freedom – Security…
For the very first time in history, more than six million speeding offences were reported by the Austrian police. In addition, around 1.75 million alcohol tests were carried out. Once again, more drivers were found to be under the influence of drugs. Minister of the Interior Gerhard Karner explained: “Intensive education and training in the…
Seven people and the suspected perpetrator were killed in a rampage in Hamburg. He is said to have directed himself. Another eight people were injured, four of them seriously. Among the dead is an unborn child aged seven months who was hit in the womb. The mother survived. The crime took place during a church…
The forces of the Bavarian Border Police had to deal with more than 56,000 cases last year. This represents an increase of 5.5 percentage points compared to 2021 and a record number since the agency was established. Significantly more unauthorised entries and narcotics offences were detected. In addition, there were more search hits and finds…
The employees of the Schleswig-Holstein police are to receive a digital service ID card. It is to be uniform and forgery-proof. This was announced by Minister of the Interior Dr. Sabine Sütterlin-Waack (CDU) in the state parliament in Kiel. The new police service cards will contain a radio chip and thus offer the possibility of…
The Thuringian police force is recruiting new recruits with a new image film. It has now been presented to schoolchildren. The video bears the slogan “We’ll do it safely”. “With this campaign, we are targeting schoolchildren in order to arouse their interest,” explained Minister of the Interior Georg Maier (SPD). Many do not know how…
In Saxony, the number of road accidents in 2022 increased by 2.7 percent compared to the previous year. More than 97,000 accidents were recorded. The number of people involved in accidents also increased. Here the increase was 16.1 percent. Accordingly, 16,386 people were injured in traffic accidents in the Free State last year. This figure…
The police of Rhineland-Palatinate have new body cameras. The 382 second-generation devices were delivered to the Police Headquarters Operations, Logistics and Technology, which is responsible for procurements. 48 more bodycams are on order. This means that the number of police body cameras has increased significantly, explained the Minister of Interior Michael Ebling (SPD). In the…