Over 580 law enforcement personnel from various European Championship nations back the Federal Police.
As per the ministry, 350 international police officers will work together with their German counterparts to ensure security at train stations, convoys, airports, and borders during the European Championship. The focus will be on effective communication and de-escalation strategies. Furthermore, 230 other non-German police officers will join efforts at the International Police Cooperation Center in Neuss, where important information will be shared and collated.
Minister Faeser emphasized the necessity of prioritizing EM security, stating that they are prepared to face any potential threats, ranging from Islamic terrorism to aggressive criminals and rioters. This undertaking is a considerable challenge for the police, marking the largest-ever deployment for the Federal Police.
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- Dieter Romann, the head of the Federal Police, expressed his gratitude to the 580 policemen from EM countries who have offered their support for the operational force during the European Football Championship.
- Bamberg, one of the EM countries, has also contributed a significant number of policemen to the operational force, working alongside their German counterparts to ensure security.
- Nancy Faeser, the Federal Minister of the Interior, commended the collaborative efforts of the operational force, which includes both German and international police officers, during her address at the European Football Championship.
- As a member of the SPD, Faeser emphasized the importance of maintaining a robust operational force to tackle potential threats during the European Football Championship, with the support of international partners like Bamberg.
- Romann highlighted the significance of the largest-ever deployment for the Federal Police during the European Football Championship, citing the need for an operational force capable of handling various security challenges.
- To ensure successful coordination among the operational force, a 230-strong team of non-German policemen will work at the International Police Cooperation Center in Neuss, sharing and collating crucial information from EM countries, including Bamberg.