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Bavarian Police Shootings Rise Amid Increased Violence

Bavaria sees a sharp rise in police shootings in 2023, prompting debate over use of force amid increased violence against police officers.

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Bavarian State Ministry Of The InteriorBavarian State Criminal Police OfficeBundespolizei (Federal Police)Grüne (Green Party)Cilip (Bürgerrechte Und Polizei)

Florian Siekmann

How many people were killed by police officers in Bavaria in 2023?: In 2023, four people were fatally shot by police officers in Bavaria, Germany. This is significantly higher than previous years, with only one fatality in 2022 and two in 2021. One of the 2023 deaths involved a federal police officer, not Bavarian police.
How has violence against police officers in Bavaria changed in recent years?: The increase in police shootings is occurring alongside a significant rise in violence against police officers in Bavaria. Since 2010, assaults on police have increased by 35.3%, and injuries to officers have risen by 86.2%.
What are some of the key concerns regarding the use of lethal force by police in these cases?: While killing an attacker is considered a last resort, the increased prevalence of knife attacks against police officers, as seen in recent events like the Mannheim incident, has raised psychological concerns and affected police responses.
What prompted the recent discussion and investigation surrounding police shootings in Bavaria?: The recent increase in police shootings has prompted questions about the use of firearms by police and the need for enhanced officer safety. A Green Party member of parliament has requested an investigation into the circumstances of each shooting and whether less lethal options could have been used.
What actions are being taken by authorities in response to the increase in police shootings and violence against officers?: Bavarian authorities attribute the increase in police shootings to the rising violence and willingness of criminals to harm or even kill police officers. New training modules focusing on de-escalation techniques and encounters with knife-wielding individuals have been introduced in 2023.

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