Overview

• The GdP in Brandenburg argues the current fleet is too small for rising activity on lakes and rivers, citing gaps in pursuit capability.
• GdP state chair Anita Kirsten says faster and more agile craft would improve enforcement on inland waterways.
• A police spokeswoman confirms officers can be outpaced by water motorcycles in some cases and says such incidents are not tracked statistically.
• The Wasserschutzpolizei operates about 40 service boats from hubs in Hohensaaten, Oranienburg, Königs Wusterhausen and Potsdam with additional regional stations.
• Officers can often identify owners after the fact due to mandatory markings for small craft and sailboats from 5.50 meters on inland waterways.