Police in Bavaria not content with favorable crime rates, vow to continue relentless pursuit against criminal activities.

The German Police Union (DPolG) in Bavaria has raised concerns about the increasing number of non-German suspects, which now account for almost half of all suspects in the region. This development has been a point of focus for the DPolG, as they strive to ensure the safety and security of Bavarian citizens.

Thorsten Grimm, the 1st deputy state chairman of DPolG Bavaria, has emphasized that the decriminalization of cannabis consumption has led to more work, more control activities, and more prevention work for the police. This increased workload, according to Grimm, is a significant concern for the DPolG.

However, it's important to note that the DPolG's stance on the cannabis consumption law is separate from their positions on other matters, such as crime prevention, video surveillance, automated facial recognition, and AI.

The DPolG Bavaria aligns with the Bavarian Interior Minister in demanding a reversal of the cannabis consumption law from the future federal government. Yet, this demand does not necessarily imply support for the current state of incidents in Bavaria. The DPolG is primarily concerned about the impact of the cannabis consumption law on police work and resources.

In addition to their concerns about the cannabis consumption law, the DPolG Bavaria has also expressed support for stronger border controls, repatriations, and deportations, as well as further restrictive migration and refugee policies. These positions are not directly related to the cannabis consumption law but are part of the DPolG's broader efforts to ensure the safety and security of Bavarian citizens.

Amid internal and external crises affecting security perceptions, the DPolG Bavaria has called for restoring trust and respect for institutions. They have also emphasized the need for consistent prevention and prosecution to improve people's subjective sense of security in public spaces, including sufficient personnel for effective protection.

To address the subjective sense of insecurity among Bavarian citizens, Thorsten Grimm suggests implementing far-reaching legal powers for the clarification of crimes in public spaces, increased use of video surveillance, automated facial recognition, and AI to identify perpetrators faster.

For more information about the DPolG Bavaria, you can visit their official website at https://www.dpolg-bayern.de or contact Markus Haiß at 08955279490 or [email protected].

While the DPolG Bavaria's concerns about the rise in non-German suspects and their advocacy for stricter immigration policies are noteworthy, it's essential to remember that the attack on the Israeli consulate in Munich in September 2024 and the attack in Aschaffenburg in January 2025 are not specifically mentioned in relation to the cannabis consumption law. These incidents, according to Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann's Police Crime Statistics, have left citizens with an uncomfortable feeling, but Bavaria remains a place where citizens can generally live securely.