Study Finds No Evidence of Structural Racism in Rhineland-Palatinate Police

The multi-year study highlights strong democratic values and societal trust within the police force in the German state.

The study, titled 'Insider - Inner Security and Democratic Resilience,' examined police attitudes, societal relationships, and working conditions from July 2021 to October 2024.
Researchers found no indications of structural racism or fundamental far-right tendencies within the Rhineland-Palatinate police force.
The study revealed a high level of commitment among officers to democratic principles and societal trust in the police's reliability.
Approximately 50% of police personnel, including administrative staff, participated in interviews and group discussions for the study.
The project, funded with €622,000 by the state, was presented by Interior Minister Michael Ebling and police officials in Mainz.