City council leader Raymond Johansen of the Labour Party (Ap) has expressed concern over the funding for the Oslo police. The police plan to increase their presence in the Greenland area of Oslo due to reports of drug dealers in the Vaterland area. However, this move may lead to a decrease in the number of employees in Oslo, which worries Johansen.
Marius Bækkevar, the leader of the Oslo Police Association, agrees that there is a strong desire to do a good job in Greenland but highlights that the current framework is not sufficient. Figures presented by the Oslo Police Association show that the Oslo police are already losing 218 employees, although the official figure is a cut of 85 positions according to the Oslo police district.
Police chief Ida Melbo Øystese assures that these figures may change once new funds are allocated from the revised national budget. However, Johansen remains concerned about a possible downsizing and believes that the Oslo police’s capital mission is not adequately reflected in the budget. He emphasizes the importance of the government and the Minister of Justice prioritizing Oslo in terms of funding.
Minister of Justice Emilie Enger Mehl from the Centre Party (Sp) has not responded to the newspaper’s request for a comment. However, State Secretary Geir Indrefjord (Sp) states in an email that the government has already strengthened the police force and allocated several million funds to combat organized crime and gang crime in Oslo.
The issue of funding for the Oslo police remains a point of concern for city council leader Raymond Johansen, who hopes for a resolution that adequately supports the police force’s mission in the capital.
What steps has the government taken to address the funding issue for the Oslo police force according to State Secretary Geir Indrefjord
City council leader Raymond Johansen of the Labour Party (Ap) has expressed his concerns about the funding for the Oslo police. The police are planning to increase their presence in the Greenland area of Oslo in response to reports of drug dealers in the Vaterland area. However, this move may lead to a decrease in the number of employees in Oslo, which worries Johansen.
Marius Bækkevar, the leader of the Oslo Police Association, agrees that there is a strong desire to do a good job in Greenland but highlights that the current framework is not sufficient. Figures presented by the Oslo Police Association show that the Oslo police are already losing 218 employees, although the official figure is a cut of 85 positions according to the Oslo police district.
Police chief Ida Melbo Øystese assures that these figures may change once new funds are allocated from the revised national budget. However, Johansen remains concerned about a possible downsizing and believes that the Oslo police’s capital mission is not adequately reflected in the budget. He emphasizes the importance of the government and the Minister of Justice prioritizing Oslo in terms of funding.
Minister of Justice Emilie Enger Mehl from the Centre Party (Sp) has not responded to the newspaper’s request for a comment. However, State Secretary Geir Indrefjord (Sp) states in an email that the government has already strengthened the police force and allocated several million funds to combat organized crime and gang crime in Oslo.
The issue of funding for the Oslo police remains a point of concern for city council leader Raymond Johansen, who hopes for a resolution that adequately supports the police force’s mission in the capital.
It’s crucial that the City Council addresses the concerns over police funding in Oslo. Ensuring adequate resources for law enforcement is crucial for maintaining public safety and a functional justice system.
It is encouraging to see that the City Council Leader is actively expressing concerns over Oslo Police funding. Adequate funding is crucial for maintaining law and order in our city. Hopefully, these concerns will be addressed and necessary steps will be taken to ensure a safe and secure environment for all residents.