After a fatal attack: Baden-Württemberg increases support for police families

After a fatal attack: Baden-Württemberg increases support for police families

Stuttgart - The latest developments in the area of compensation payments for members of police officers who died in the service gain light on significant social responsibility. The tragic death of the police officer Rouven Laur (✝29) during an assignment in Mannheim triggered a wave of support. In a short time, over 600,000 euros were collected on the platform gofundme.com to support his family. This initiative illustrates the immense importance that the protection of people who are committed to the security of their fellow citizens.

responsibility towards relatives

Interior Minister Thomas Strobl (64, CDU) announced that the compensation payments in Baden-Württemberg should be increased. The reason for this is not only a financial, but also a sign of recognizing the willingness to sacrifice of police officers. "We have a great responsibility for everyone who is damaged and we take this responsibility seriously," said Strobl. The adjustments concern the financial means for widows, widower, parents and children of the deceased.

The new compensation amounts

The planned increases include a doubling of the amounts of the amount: widows and children who are entitled to care should receive 100,000 euros in the future, while parents and children who are not beneficiaries will receive 40,000 euros. Even grandparents and grandchildren should not go away empty -handed and now receive 20,000 euros instead of 10,000 euros. These adjustments signal a fundamental appreciation of the services and risks that police officers take every day.

support from politics

Through the positive feedback from Finance Minister Danyal Bayaz (40, Greens) it becomes clear that this concern is supported by cross -party support. The increase in compensation payments will not only be a financial discharge, but also strengthen confidence in the state institutions that should take care of the well -being of the civil servants.

a look into the past

The need for such measures is underpinned by the frightening statistics. Since the Second World War, more than 80 police officers have been killed in operations in Baden-Württemberg. This illustrates how important it is not to leave the families alone in the event of a tragic loss. The tragedy around Rouven Laur is just one of many who underline the importance of security and protection in the service of society.

a step into the future

The increase in compensation payments helps to recognize the existing challenges in dealing with the victims of incidents and at the same time express a obligation to improve the future. The province of Baden-Württemberg will adapt payments to the level of federal and other countries through this new regulation. This is not only a financial step, but also a signal to everyone who works in the public service that their security and those of their families are taken seriously.

- Nag