Germany's Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, announced plans to equip federal police officers with Tasers by year's end due to increasing violence against them. Citing a significant rise in physical assaults, police unions have welcomed the decision as essential for officer protection. While some police units already use Tasers, the new initiative aims to standardize their use across federal forces. With violent crimes against police up by 8% in 2023, Dobrindt emphasized the need for police to respond effectively to threats, stating that the federal government would support the necessary funding and legal framework for implementation.
Minister Dobrindt announced that a legal framework would be put in place this year to allow federal police to carry Tasers, ensuring officers can respond appropriately.
Police union representatives support the introduction of Tasers, viewing them as necessary protection in response to the increasing risks officers face in the line of duty.
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