SPD on public safety

The SPD wants to quickly modernize disaster response in the state. This includes a statewide siren network and digital warning channels. Counties, fire departments and volunteer helpers would get more support.

The SPD wants to warn people better about disasters. There should be sirens across the whole state. Apps should send warnings too. Fire departments and volunteer helpers should get more help from the state.

The platform points to the experience of summer 2021 and wants to review and improve warning systems together with the federal government. The disaster response situation center would get sufficient staff and equipment. A coordination office and state money would help counties draw up regionally aligned response plans. Modernization of buildings, vehicles and digital technology for professional and volunteer fire departments would continue and grow. Volunteers would get more training and equal legal treatment.

The SPD wants to continue the current police hiring program with 100 additional positions per year. It also wants shorter weekly hours, better equipment and a more diverse police force.

The SPD wants to hire more police officers. Each year, 100 positions should be added. Officers should work fewer hours per week. The police should also recruit people with immigrant backgrounds.

Additional officers are planned for a second riot police unit and for fighting cybercrime, white-collar crime and terrorism. New investigative powers should come only where their benefit is proven, and the balance with fundamental rights is not supposed to shift. Plans include a shorter work week, relief for rotating shift work, earlier retirement after many years in demanding duties, and a stronger psychological service. The SPD backs the two-tier career track and wants more work-study degree options. Training on dealing with victims of domestic and sexual violence and with people with disabilities is to be expanded.