The Standing Unit of the Viennese police celebrates its first dozen: a third of the residents have been checked since the foundation. Hundreds of thousands of checks led to countless arrests and advertisements. The commander takes a balance in conversation with the “Kroon”.
On the occasion of the introduction of the Night I-Bahn in the federal capital, shortly thereafter, in 2012, the initially fairly moderate birth for the standby unit of the domestic police.
A quick intervention force for large events or special operations was required, but in the beginning there were only eight vehicles and 24 radio devices available. Nowadays, “Tosca” belongs to the spearhead in the daily operational plan plan. The currently around 230 officers are well prepared and prepared for all locations.
Tens of thousands of checks, advertisements and aid activities
Colonel Manfred Ihle is at the top since the start signal. The balance of his troop makes him proud: “In just twelve years we were able to perform 682,026 personal checks and 24,191 arrests. 563 people also entered our hands with a valid arrest warrant.
In terms of coverage, every third Viennese once met the “heavy boys”. But missions with first aid are no longer unusual. “Every policeman wants to help, and we are also prepared for that,” Ihle emphasizes.
Source: Krone
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