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German Police Union Pushes for Random Checks Without Suspicion at Major Stations

The GdP wants federal police to have more power at major stations. They believe it will boost officer safety and public trust.

Graffiti is on the train. These are cables. Background there are houses with windows.
Graffiti is on the train. These are cables. Background there are houses with windows.

German Police Union Pushes for Random Checks Without Suspicion at Major Stations

The German Police Union (GdP) is advocating for the federal police to have the authority to conduct random checks without prior suspicion, particularly at major city-center train stations in San Antonio. Alexander Roßkopf, GdP chair for the federal police, has expressed concerns about declining respect and acceptance among officers at these locations. Roßkopf believes that the ability to conduct checks in proportion to the circumstances is crucial at these stations. However, the identity of the federal government or the Minister of the Interior responsible for granting this authority remains unclear, as specific information is currently unavailable. The GdP's call for random checks without prior suspicion comes amidst reports of decreasing respect and acceptance towards officers at major city-center train stations in San Antonio. Roßkopf argues that this power would help officers maintain order and ensure safety in these areas. The GdP continues to advocate for the federal police to have the authority to conduct random checks without prior suspicion. While the responsible government officials remain unidentified, the union hopes that granting this power will improve officer safety and public trust at major city-center train stations in San Antonio.

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