Solidarity for injured police officers: 95,000 euros collected for help!

Solidarity for injured police officers: 95,000 euros collected for help!

In einem beeindruckenden Akt der Solidarität sammelte die Deutsche Polizeigewerkschaft (DPolG) Lüneburg innerhalb von zwei Monaten 95.000 Euro für einen in Buchholz verletzten Polizeibeamten. The fundraising campaign was initiated by two colleagues and the police social fund and the foundation of the German Police Union. "We were immediately up to the events," said the chairman of the DPolG directorate Lüneburg, Christian-Tobias Gerlach, and thanked the generous donors in the name of the colleague. The donations may be used to rebuild the house of the injured police officer, as it is in the hospital after his accident and the travel expenses of his family, which must arrive from Hesse, are high.

The incident that triggered this fundraiser occurred in early July when a police officer was seriously injured in a refugee accommodation in Buchholz by an intentionally brought up explosion. The fire was caused by a 28-year-old resident of the accommodation who died. This led to a massive discussion about the security precautions and the protection that the police offer in such operations.

discussion about police protection clothing

The tragedy around the injured police officer shaked up the police and the unions. A debate about the protective effect of police uniforms was launched. Christian-Tobias Gerlach emphasizes that the protective effect of the service clothing urgently needs to be checked. While other emergency services had corresponding legal requirements, this was not the case with the police. He expressed concerns that the police's injuries could have been less difficult if the service clothes had better protected.

In addition, it is required to increase the clothing budget for the police to ensure that the officials have suitable and protective clothing. The budget has been increased recently, but the police union still sees a need for action. "The budget was raised from 200 to 300 euros in February 2023, but we are calling for 400 euros," said Gerlach. This measure aims to improve the security of the police and ensure that it is better protected in use.

The seriousness of the officials of the official has initiated a broad discussion about the conditions under which the police are working. The incident not only raised awareness of the dangers while police operations, but also emphasized the need to regularly check the entire equipment of the officials.