Police increase in Saxony-Anhalt: The target of 7,000 officers wobbles!

Police increase in Saxony-Anhalt: The target of 7,000 officers wobbles!

In the current discussion about the security situation, Saxony-Anhalt's Interior Minister Tamara Zieschang is required. Their plans to increase the police to 7,000 law enforcement officers now require a new strategy. The 7,000 civil servants are to be reached by the end of 2027 or early 2028, which appears necessary in view of the current events. So reports mdr , the original objective in the coalition agreement of the CDU, SPD and FDP provided this number to reached by 2026. But reality is different: Zieschang has clearly communicated that this goal is not realizable until next year.

A central point that contributes to this delay is the increasing dropout rate for police training. In 2015 there were still around 17 percent of candidates who did not complete the training, this value is now around 26 percent in the last two years of attitude. The reasons for this are, among other things, the non -existence of exams and voluntary resignations that are often given without mentioning a specific reason.

security situation in Germany in focus

But not only in Saxony-Anhalt you have to deal with the challenges of police work. The third periodical security report (3. PSB), which was presented on November 5, 2021, gives a deeper insight into the nationwide crime development and security situation in Germany. According to BKA The report focuses on essential topics such as violent crime, digital threats and mobbing as well as right -wing extremists Motivated crimes. These priorities are central to promoting the public discussion about current security problems and strengthening cooperation between politics and science.

The 3rd PSB is considered an important part of the political agenda. He follows the first two reports from 2001 and 2006 and has the task of analyzing crime development over time. Scientists have obtained contributions from various authorities and institutions in order to create the most comprehensive inventory as possible, as the Federal Office of Justice explains on its website Federal Justice Office .

The challenges in the area of ​​internal security are considerable and require a conclusive approach. In order to follow deeds, not only the framework conditions for the police have to be improved, but also an early discussion about the causes and solutions of crime in society. Here is both politics and civil society.