Experience of the community police in Germany ✍️ A team of human rights, MAHMOUD division, lying down
The German police experience in Germany is an advanced model for the police and the company. The most important initiatives include:
* Volunteer police service:
It is applied in states such as Bavaria, Baden-Forterberg, Hesseen and Saxonia. Volunteer citizens participate in patrols or bikes, in particular in residential areas and schools, volunteers receive basic training and receive defensive means such as pepper spray, without complete executive powers.
. “Display the neighbors”:
It aims to strengthen awareness of security in the population and encourage them to monitor neighborhoods and report suspicious activities. The program carries the slogan “We want you to live safely. Your police”, which reflects the partnership between the police and the citizens.
. Model programs in Hamburg:
Submission patrols in areas with high crime rates and visits to schools to initiate students to the role of the police, include the use of Turkish communities contact agents to reduce the cultural gap and improve communication, offering a police presence in public transport during night hours to increase the feeling of security.
. “Joint security” project in Mannheim:
Police and citizens of immigrant backgrounds combine open dialogue sessions to improve mutual understanding. The initial assessment appears in the assessment of the two parties to this project, which reflects its success in the construction of trusted bridges.
Challenges and criticisms:
Limited powers:
Volunteers in some states are considered less training than professional officers, which raises questions about the effectiveness of their role.
Institutional reservations, some police unions show reservations about the participation of volunteers, for fear of reducing professionalism in police work.
Difference between states: community police applications differ between German states, which leads to a difference in results and experiences.
The experience of the German police in Germany shows the importance of cooperation between the police and the company in improving security and the prevention of crime. Despite the challenges, these initiatives contribute to the construction of mutual trust and the improvement of the quality of life in local communities.
