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Police forces performed impressively during the European Championship

Police Union (GdP) draws positive conclusions from the European Championship

The police union (GdP) has drawn a positive conclusion from its operations during the European Championship. Despite high workloads have The security forces successfully managed a total of 50 games and numerous operations in public viewing areas, fan meeting points, fan marches, at the borders and in fan travel. GdP Federal Chairman Jochen Kopelke emphasized the police's outstanding performance and praised the incredible commitment of his colleagues, the comprehensive advance planning and the functioning communication channels.

However, these large-scale operations lasting weeks represent an enormous burden for the police officers. The long working hours were often exceeded, and there was hardly any rest time in the high temperatures. With the upcoming league season and planned Castor transports, the police forces are not getting a break. The GdP announced that it would Mission to work through the union and to pay close attention to overtime and the accommodation of the emergency services.

The European Championship made it clear that Germany more well-equipped and flexible police forces are needed. This is a security policy finding from the European Championships. The GdP Federal Chairman referred to the demand made by the Federal Minister of the Interior last year for at least seven additional operational units of the Federal Emergency Police.

The GdP was very satisfied with its own support operations during the European Championships. The volunteers were always there where colleagues were working. They handed out ice cream, cold drinks and snacks and were always ready to listen. The GdP stressed that police employees can rely on their support - not only during the day, but also in the evenings and at night.

With 205,000 members, the Police Union (GdP) is the largest lobby group for police employees in Germany. It is committed to the future viability of the police and to security and social policy.

Contact: gdp-pressestelle@gdp.de | 030-399921-113 | Press Officer Michael Zielasko: 0172-2064568

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Source: nachrichten.ag

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