Remnants of U-Committee's Role in Police Affairs

In the heart of current affairs, the Police Affair and the Investigative Committee on Police Affair have taken centre stage. This investigation, which aims to uncover and address issues within the police force, could go down in state history as one with significant impact.

One of the key findings so far is that a staggering 62% of policewomen who experienced sexual harassment did not report the incident. This alarming statistic underscores the need for a cultural shift within the police force, ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all its members.

The investigation has also shed light on questionable practices in promotions, with steep careers seemingly based on evaluations that are less than transparent. The article implies that such practices, favouring the highest authority's desires, should be a thing of the past.

The Minister of the Interior, Thomas Strobl, has been involved in the controversy, forwarding a lawyer's letter in disciplinary proceedings against a former Inspector of Police to a journalist. Strobl has not admitted to this action, allowing the public prosecutor's office to investigate for weeks without a known suspect.

In response, the Ministry of the Interior has initiated a first reform of the promotion practice. This move is a step towards ensuring fair and transparent evaluations in the future.

The work of the Investigative Committee is considered worth the effort, with the potential for a plan for implementation to prevent issues from being swept under the rug without consequences. The committee, led by Martin Schatz of the U-Committee, emphasizes the importance of trust in the process.

The committee aims to complete witness statements after 40 public sessions and present reports and recommendations by Christmas. As the investigation progresses, Minister President Winfried Kretschmann has promised to form an opinion only after the committee's work is done.

The state government is unlikely to be severely shaken up due to the timeline of the investigation. However, there is room for joint action to address findings from the investigation before its end.

As the investigation continues, the public's attention remains focused on the Police Affair and the Investigative Committee. The findings and recommendations could potentially lead to a decrease in incidents of sexual harassment among policewomen and a more transparent and fair police force.

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In other news, the state government has promised to end secret repurchases of billion-euro stock packages, such as that of EnBW by Stefan Mappus, just before midnight in the state ministry, bypassing the parliament.

As the investigation unfolds, the public awaits the committee's final reports with bated breath, hoping for a police force that is fair, transparent, and respectful for all its members.