Savings from the police: Is the security emergency in Austria threatened?

Savings from the police: Is the security emergency in Austria threatened?

The financial situation of the police in Austria is under pressure after the ÖVP-led Interior Ministry has ordered extensive savings in the state police departments. NABG. Werner Herbert from the FPÖ warns that reducing overtime by up to 30% could be a significant risk to public security. "The maintenance of the minimum use will hardly be possible without these overtime, so that many police stations have to close," he said, describing the savings as "an attack on the security infrastructure" of the country. These drastic measures could lead to a devastating personnel situation with the police and put the protection of the population in danger, Herbert continued. Also NaBg. Reinhold Maier, deputy FPÖ security spokesman, emphasizes that the restrictions will have massive effects on the daily service of the police officers. Renovations and vital equipment could be put on ice, which could have a negative impact on the motivation of the officials, he reported, as well as the APAOTS

At the Vilshofen police inspection in Bavaria, the official retirement of police chief Wolfgang Meier recently took place, who was on duty for over 37 years. Meier, who has held the management since February 2013, was recognized for his human nature and extensive experience. His successor, police chief Wolfgang Maierhofer, was solemnly introduced to his new office. Maierhofer has extensive experience from various police stations, including his last activities in operational management and at the security guard. He was pleased to comment on the new challenge and the cooperation with his motivated team, so the PNP Report.