Vienna police are planning drastic overtime cuts - security situation ensures worries!

Vienna police are planning drastic overtime cuts - security situation ensures worries!

Wien, Österreich - In Vienna, the police's plans are facing a dramatic change. According to internal letters that are available to the APA, overtime is drastically reduced, a measure that was ordered by the State Police Directorate in accordance with the Ministry of the Interior. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) speaks of "normal temporary precautionary measures" in view of the budget pressure for 2025. Due to the high deficit in Austria, the ministries must make noticeable savings of 15 percent in the event of material effort. The police have already taken measures to reduce overtime to a minimum: a flat -rate overtime of 30 percent and individual calculated overtime overtime is to be reduced. As a result, the already tense company will be burdened again.

increasing interest in police careers

At the same time, the police also show positive developments. As Kurier , the number of applications and settings has increased by impressive 80 percent. In 2022, 6,500 people applied, while 11,500 were interested this year. The number of newly recorded police students has increased from 1,450 to 2,600. This upward trend is attributed to a mix of measures, which includes higher salaries during the training and more loose regulations for visible tattoos. Interior Minister Karner emphasizes that the police are increasingly approaching the younger generations, such as Generation Z and Alpha, to win new talents.

This personnel offensive should not only promote the increase in applications, but also aim to improve working conditions through modern equipment and protective measures. In addition, two application offices were set up in Vienna to facilitate the recruitment process and sent teams in schools to speak directly to potential applicants. A positive trend at a time when the police are facing challenges through austerity measures and a growing interest in police jobs.