Modernization of the police: reopening in Vienna strengthens security
Modernization of the police: reopening in Vienna strengthens security
In Vienna, Interior Minister Gerhard Karner ceremoniously opened the new police inspection on Julius-Standler-Platz on November 18, 2024. This event marks an important step in Austria's efforts to modernize the country's police structures and thus further increase security. It is part of a comprehensive plan that has been running since 2019 and in which over 300 police stations across the country have either been rebuilt or completely renovated.Austria attaches great importance to security and has established itself among international indices. At the opening, Karner emphasized that Austria in the "Global Peace Index" is the third place and Vienna is one of the most livable and safest European cities. This is not a coincidence, but the result of continuous investments and hard work in the field of internal security.
investments in the police infrastructure
In the past four years, around 30 million euros have been invested in the new building and the renovation of police station in Vienna. This shows not only the government's commitment to improve the security infrastructure, but also the focus on the needs of a growing city with over two million inhabitants. The investments are a central part of the security strategy of the Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI).
intensive recruitment of new police officers
Another factor in this development process is the increased recruitment of new police forces. Interior Minister Karner said that the recruitment offensive already shows positive effects. New incentives such as a higher starting content, taking over the climatic coat and the driver's license as well as premiums for recruiters should motivate potential candidates. This year, more than 600 police students have already started their training, and more than 200 will start training on December 1, 2024. Thus, the number of new police candidates doubles compared to the previous year.
The ongoing investments in modern departments and the intensification of recruitment measures are part of a long -term strategy. Karner emphasized that this path has been continued in the coming years will continue to be continued in the coming years in order to further improve the security situation in Austria and especially in Vienna. More about this can be found in a comprehensive article on www.5min.at.
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