GdP demands shock compensation for injured police officers all over Germany!

GdP demands shock compensation for injured police officers all over Germany!

on January 30, 2025, one day before the third anniversary of the tragic police murders in Kusel, the focus is on the demands of the police union (GdP). This requires a nationwide uniform compensation for injured police officers and their relatives. The chairman of the GdP, Jochen Kopelke, emphasizes the need for police officers to be better secured.

The event for these claims is the current laws that are classified as unfair and not up to date. These regulations, which determine multi -layered compensation amounts in the federal states, show significant differences. In Baden-Württemberg, the compensation is, for example, 150,000 euros with a degree of damage of 50%. In Bavaria, the sum amounts to only 50,000 euros at 50%damage and 100,000 euros in full damage. This illustrates the unequal treatment of civil servants in different federal states.

The memories of Kusel

On January 31, 2022, the cruel murders occurred in Kusel when a police officer (24) and a police commissioner (29) were shot by Andreas S.. This was sentenced to life imprisonment in November 2022. His judgment was initially made due to the special seriousness of the guilt, which excludes an opportunity for premature discharge. "The court did not believe in the defendant's claimed self-defense," reports Tagesschau.de .

The crime occurred in the early morning and was classified as particularly brutally. Andreas S. killed the police officers with targeted head shots, which was called "execution". He had previously illegally poached and wanted to cover his poaching and unauthorized gun ownership with the murders.

The GdP not only calls for adequate compensation for the bereaved, but also equality for new professionals who are particularly affected. At the moment, the incident of the service only applies to civil servants that are civil servants. This leads to an unjust treatment of newcomers, which are nevertheless exposed to high risks. Kopelke emphasizes that the increasing requirements and dangers in the police service require an adequate reaction by the legislator.

a social problem

In addition, the topic of police violence has come into focus in recent years. Triggered by incidents such as the George Floyd case in the United States, there are increasingly discussions about the handling of police officers. A study by the Goethe University Frankfurt am Main defines police violence as excessive and inappropriate physical use of violence. The investigation shows that such violence often arises in demonstrations and operations that are characterized by stress and lack of personnel.

Criminologist Tobias Singelnstein emphasizes that police officers may apply violence in certain situations if this is proportionate. Nevertheless, there are reports that discriminatory attitudes can lead to excessive violence, which supports the GdP in its appeal to improve the police situation.

The GdP is therefore not only active in terms of financial compensation. It also demands a reform in dealing with police violence, better reporting of incidents and sensitization within the police. "This would not only strengthen confidence in the police, but also increase the security of the officials themselves," said the Gdp.

In view of the tragic events in Kusel and the underlying social context, it becomes clear how crucial it is not only to make the police service safer, but also more fairly. The coming months could be crucial to get political and legal measures on the way that benefit both police officers and society.