Austria's police are getting smart: New technology for more security!

Austria's police are getting smart: New technology for more security!

Austria's police present a technological breakthrough: On February 21, 2025, Interior Minister Gerhard Karner and group leader Reinhard Schnakl presented the nationwide introduction of modern body cameras and a new system for “mobile case processing”. These measures aim to increase the efficiency of police work and reduce administrative burdens. Karner emphasized that every police officer is now equipped with a smartphone equipped with advanced police apps to scan IDs and check license plates. “Pads and pencils are a thing of the past; the new technologies enable faster and closer proximity to citizens,” said the Interior Minister.

Modern equipment for more safety

The new body cameras not only support officers' self-protection, but are also intended to contribute to de-escalation in tense situations. Over the past two years, over 3,000 of these cameras have been purchased and are now in use in numerous police departments. According to Karner, the use of such technologies not only strengthens security, but also the public's trust in the police. “Austria is considered one of the safest countries in the world – and we owe that not least to the outstanding work of our police,” said Karner.

In order to further increase effectiveness, 38 new criminal assistance services have been set up nationwide, which, among other things, promote cyber investigations and prevention work. With the introduction of “mobile case processing”, the Austrian police are becoming a pioneer in digital equipment. "The use of smartphones has proven to be indispensable. Modern police work is significantly supported by these innovations," explained Schnakl. The new technologies are now in use throughout Austria, which is a significant step towards future-oriented and transparent police work. The new systems aim to make the executive branch not only safer, but also more modern, as it already is Small newspaper reported. Also OTS emphasized that the new mobile case processing means a fundamental transformation of the daily work in the patrol service.