Craving Modern Tech: Union Pushes for Better Equipment in Border Patrol
Law Enforcement Union Urges Enhanced Tech Resources for Border Control - Law Enforcement Association Advocates for Enhanced Technical Tools in Border Control Operations
Get ready for some tech upgrade at the border! Union boss Rosskopf bemoans the lack of tech resources compared to Bavarian border police, yearning for the latest gadgets like drones, mobile control points, vehicle detection devices, and advanced surveillance for the so-called "green borders."
Why the hype for fancy tech tools? Firstly, they'd ease the burden on the reserve police and mobile units faced with hefty overtime hours. If things don't change, it may lead to a critical shortage of personnel, potentially causing delays at places like train stations or airports.
Sustainable long-term control seems unattainable with the current manpower. Monitoring the country's borders away from controlled crossings requires a decent dose of technology to provide relief for the officers.
The Federal Police already knows the worth of modern tech. They've been teasing it since 2018, finding it reliable, but alas, it's still collecting dust. European neighbors, from the Netherlands to Romania, have already leveraged this technology to patrol their borders efficiently.
The union stands for controlling migration and reducing illegal immigration. However, to bear the enormous burden that presently falls on the Federal Police is another matter altogether. "So how long these top-notch performances are possible?" Rosskopf wonders.
Prepare for traffic jams as increased border controls, starting now, will potentially slow down cross-border traffic, even for holidaymakers.
Despite the focus on maintaining a minimal impact on commuter and goods traffic, the rigorous border controls being ramped up will inevitably inconvenience travelers due to the added checks. Incoming Foreign Minister Dobrindt declared stricter border controls to curb the influx of refugees.
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Inside Scoop:
- Drones, motion sensors, radar, biometrics, and AI are common advanced tools in border control across Europe.
- For vehicle detection, ground penetrating radar, acoustic sensors, and infrared sensors are typically used.
- Despite the absence of specific information in the latest search results about modern tech used in German border control, neighboring European countries are heavily utilizing these technologies for efficient border management.
- By implementing advanced technologies such as drones, mobile control points, and vehicle detection devices, the union aims to lighten the burden on the reserve police and mobile units, potentially preventing a critical shortage of personnel that could result in delays at places like train stations or airports.
- Given the success of modern technology in border control across Europe, including the use of drones, motion sensors, radar, biometrics, and AI, it's crucial for Germany's Federal Police to invest in and utilize these tools for efficient border management, ensuring sustainable long-term control and reducing the strain on officers monitoring the country's borders away from controlled crossings.
