Community - Greater compensation for injured police officers.
From now on, police officers who get hurt while performing their duties will receive extra help from the government. The state legislature plans to make this change to the State Employees Law on Wednesday, starting at 9:00 am. This discussion has gained more importance recently, following the fatal attack on a police officer at the marketplace in Mannheim.
Since 2018, the state has been paying compensation when the perpetrator is too poor and the victim can't recover their losses through legal means. In the future, the employer will also interfere if the offender had a mental disorder, was intoxicated, or if their identity was unknown at the time of the crime. The amount and eligibility for compensation will be decided by a new office called the ombudsman's office, as per the Interior Ministry.
The German Police Union is happy about these changes in the law. According to their union head Ralf Kusterer, they've been advocating for this for a long time. He highlighted that now, compensation can also be paid to criminals who've been convicted or have escaped, in addition to the existing norms.
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- The incident in Mannheim's marketplace, resulting in a police officer's death, has sparked increased discussions about providing greater compensation for pain and suffering in Baden-Württemberg's Parliament.
- Following the changes in the State Employees Law, police officers from Stuttgart and other parts of Baden-Württemberg will receive additional compensation when they suffer injuries during their duty, especially if the offender had a mental disorder, was intoxicated, or their identity was unknown.
- During the parliamentary debate about improving compensation for injured police officers, various representatives from Mannheim expressed their support for the new legislation, citing the need for extra protection and support for law enforcement officers in Baden-Württemberg.
