With 60 police students want that Ministry of the Interior (BMI) training for the new one Object protection unit starting in June, these 60 should have started their field service on December 1st.
However, the start of the new unit did not go as planned: it only started in June 23 Aspirations the training, “There are 50 more people in the final stage of the admission process,” said the Ministry of the Interior at the beginning of June.
But now there is only one of them 16 successfully completed their service review. “The truth is, you can only accept those who pass the test,” he says Patrick Maierhofera spokesperson for BMI. This is a pilot project that will be evaluated regularly.
365 applications for property protection police
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All in all it was already this year 365 requests for the property protection police in Vienna. The main task of the new unit is to protect sensitive resources such as: messages be With the aim of relieving the burden on police officers during investigations. “With this measure, more personnel would be available for patrol work and communication with the population,” said Interior Minister Gerhard Karner.
die first level of training for the new unit started in June. “For 2024, it is planned to start another training in December and another one in June 2025,” the Ministry of Interior said in response to KURIER’s query.
No expansion of federal states
One Extension of property protection police According to a BMI spokesperson, there are still no plans to expand to other federal states. “The objects to be investigated (embassies, headquarters of international organizations, various institutions of the Jewish religious community, etc.) are located almost exclusively in Vienna.”
In Vienna so far this year there has been more 600 police students included in basic training. “About 200 basic training will start on December 1, 2024. This means that the number of records has doubled compared to 2023 (415 records),” says Maierhofer.
The admission target is barely reached
The goal a 1,000 newly admitted police students in Vienna However, this year we may not have achieved that goal. The plan across Austria was to welcome 2,500 police officers in 2024.
The armed forces supported the police
So far, there has been support for LPD Vienna security police support operations of the Federal Armywhich was extended again. The soldiers perform the tasks of the branch of management and they are also available the same powers. die Protective properties selected by the police and the Assigned to Military Command Vienna.
Protection happens around the clock. A total of around 140 buildings are monitored in Vienna, of which 100 are continuously monitored.
Such cooperation already existed between the Ministry of the Interior and the Armed Forces in 2016 and 2017. Four years ago, auxiliary soldiers began to protect the building associated with the Pandemic control. The aid mission of the Federal Army troops in Vienna will continue, Maierhofer said. Officially it runs Support until January 2025.
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## “Protecting Vienna’s Critical Infrastructure: An interview with Patrick Maierhofer”
**World today News:** Vienna saw the launch of its new Property Protection Unit this year,aiming to protect sensitive infrastructure and free up police resources for other duties. Though, the rollout has faced some challenges. We are joined today by Patrick Maierhofer,a spokesperson for the Austrian Ministry of the Interior,to discuss the unit’s progress and future.
Welcome, Mr. Maierhofer.
**Patrick Maierhofer:** Thank you for having me.
**World Today News:** Let’s start with the numbers. Initially, it was announced that 60 police students would be joining the unit. Though, only 23 started training in June, with only 16 successfully completing the service review. Can you shed some light on these figures?
**Patrick Maierhofer:** It’s true that the initial intake was lower than anticipated. The selection process is rigorous, and we want to ensure that only the most qualified candidates join the unit. It’s a pilot project and we are continuously evaluating and adjusting the process.
**World Today News:** Many Viennese residents are wondering why the initial intake was so low. Were there specific challenges in recruiting for this new unit?
**patrick Maierhofer:** We received a notable number of applications, over 365, indicating strong interest. however, the specifics of this role require a certain skillset and dedication. The selection process includes physical and psychological assessments, ensuring we select individuals capable of handling the demands of protecting critical infrastructure.
**World Today News:** Looking ahead, what’s the plan for expanding the unit?
**Patrick Maierhofer:** We are committed to making the Property Protection Unit a success. We plan to start additional training courses in December 2023 and June 2025 to gradually increase the number of officers in the unit.
**World Today News:** Will this unit be rolled out to other federal states?
**Patrick maierhofer:** At this stage, our focus is on establishing a prosperous model in Vienna. Based on the initial performance and evaluation, we will then assess the feasibility of expanding to other regions.
**World today News:** what are the unit’s most immediate priorities?
**Patrick Maierhofer:** Protecting critical infrastructure like power plants, communication hubs, and other vital facilities is paramount. This unit will also play a crucial role in relieving the pressure on regular police officers, allowing them to focus on other tasks, such as community policing and responding to emergencies.
**World Today News:** Thank you, Mr. Maierhofer,for sharing your insights into this significant initiative. We wish the Property Protection Unit success in its crucial mission.
