Comparison in the weapon scandal: Police West Palatinate signals.

Comparison in the weapon scandal: Police West Palatinate signals.

West Palatinate (ots)

In a current development, the West Palatinate police headquarters approved a judicial comparison, which was presented by the Neustadt (Weinstraße) administrative court. This proposal, which was sent on October 8, 2024, deals with legal disputes between the Presidium and Uwe Leitheiser, the former chairman of the entire staff council. The responsible presidium has now sent a letter to the court that confirms the acceptance of this comparison.

The police chief Hans Kästner expressed a positive statement about the compromise and emphasized the willingness to cooperate in order to end the legal dispute in a manner that is accepted for both sides. "We are grateful for the compromise and do not close ourselves," said Kästner. So far, it was not possible for various reasons to accept the first proposal. The health circumstances of the then police chief, who excluded a personal conversation between him and Leitheiser, were particularly important.

background of the argument

The dispute between the police headquarters and Leitheiser originated in a ban that was issued against the official in April 2022. This measure was the result of suspicion of illegal weapons that has burdened confidence in the authorities. Such serious allegations often lead to internal arguments in institutions, especially when it comes to the integrity of an official who acts in a leading position.

The comparison received could mean avoiding further legal disputes for the police headquarters and instead relying on a mutual solution. This decision is perceived as pragmatic because it takes into account both the rights of the predecessor and the interests of the authority. In the current Situation, it is important for the Presidium not only to secure themselves legally, but also to regain the trust of the public.

A comparison in such a case could have a signal effect for other civil servants and the authority itself. It shows that even in difficult situations, a constructive dialogue and striving for solutions are possible. The next steps will now be decisive in order to finally complete the entire case, and it remains to be seen how the final approval by the court will look.

For more information on the topic and the current developments, reference is made to comprehensive reporting that deals with the details of the case www.presseportal.de .