Overview

• In 2023, Germany recorded 46,218 cases of violence against police, marking an 8% increase from the previous year.
• Over 105,000 police officers were affected, with daily incidents averaging 290 attacks nationwide.
• The data also shows a rise in assaults on firefighters and rescue workers, with record numbers of incidents and victims.
• Approximately 33% of the suspects in these cases are non-Germans, highlighting concerns about the demographic profile of offenders.
• The German government is considering legal changes to enhance the protection of emergency personnel, including the potential use of Tasers by police.