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    The document provides information about law enforcement in Germany. It describes the various federal and state police agencies in Germany and their roles. The main federal agencies are the Federal Police, which is responsible for border security and transportation, and the Federal Criminal Police, which coordinates investigations of serious cross-border crimes. Each state also has its own state police force. The document discusses police uniforms, ranks, qualifications, and compares the German system to that of the Philippines, noting strengths like professionalism and weaknesses like staffing shortages. It suggests some German practices that could be adopted in the Philippines, such as each state/region having its own police force and recruits receiving civil order training.

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    The document provides information about law enforcement in Germany. It describes the various federal and state police agencies in Germany and their roles. The main federal agencies are the Federal Police, which is responsible for border security and transportation, and the Federal Criminal Police, which coordinates investigations of serious cross-border crimes. Each state also has its own state police force. The document discusses police uniforms, ranks, qualifications, and compares the German system to that of the Philippines, noting strengths like professionalism and weaknesses like staffing shortages. It suggests some German practices that could be adopted in the Philippines, such as each state/region having its own police force and recruits receiving civil order training.

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    The document provides information about law enforcement in Germany. It describes the various federal and state police agencies in Germany and their roles. The main federal agencies are the Federal Police, which is responsible for border security and transportation, and the Federal Criminal Police, which coordinates investigations of serious cross-border crimes. Each state also has its own state police force. The document discusses police uniforms, ranks, qualifications, and compares the German system to that of the Philippines, noting strengths like professionalism and weaknesses like staffing shortages. It suggests some German practices that could be adopted in the Philippines, such as each state/region having its own police force and recruits receiving civil order training.

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    09/18/20XX

    GROUP 4
    GERMANY
    GERMANY’S PROFILE

    Name: Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland)

    Capital City: Berlin

    Language: German

    Population: Approximately 83 million people

    Government: Germany is a federal parliamentary republic.

    Currency: The Euro (€)

    Economy: Germany has one of the largest and most advanced economies in the world.
    LAW ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM

    It consists of various agencies and organizations responsible for


    maintaining law and order, preventing and investigating crimes,
    and ensuring the safety and security of the country’s residents.
    1.) FEDERAL POLICE (BUNDESPOLIZEI)

    • The national and principal federal law enforcement agency of Germany

    • It is responsible for policing Germany’s railways, airports, and federal highways; ensures
    border security

    2.) FEDERAL CRIMINAL POLICE FORCE (BUNDESKRIMINALAMT or BKA)

    • It is a federal agency responsible for Coordinating and supporting investigations related


    to organized crime, terrorism, cybercrime, and other serious offenses that cross state
    boundaries.

    • Serves as Germany’s INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB)


    Federal Police Uniforms

    FEDERAL POLICE (BUNDESPOLIZEI


    Federal Police Uniforms

    FEDERAL CRIMINAL POLICE (BUNDESKRIMINALAMT OR BKA)


    3.) BEREITSCHAFTSPOLIZEI (BEPO)

    • The support and rapid reaction units of Germany's police force.

    • Officers in training

    4.) STATE POLICE (LAENDERPOLIZEI)

    • Each of Germany’s federal states (Bundeslander) has its own state police force

    • It handles a wide range of duties, including patrolling cities and towns, investigating
    crimes, and providing general law enforcement services.
    Federal Police Uniforms

    BEREITSCHAFTSPOLIZEI (BEPO)
    Federal Police Uniforms

    STATE POLICE (LAENDERPOLIZEI)


    5.) CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT (KRIMINALPOLIZEI OR KRIPO)

    • It deals with issues of state security, unlawful trafficking in firearms and explosives;

    • Serious cases of illegal drug trafficking, organized crime, money laundering, white-collar
    crime, and stolen works of art

    6.) SCHUTZPOLIZEI (SCHUPO)

    • Municipal Police

    • They are the first to arrive at the crime scene of most crimes

    • Handles general law enforcement and simple investigations


    Federal Police Uniforms

    CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT (KRIMINALPOLIZEI OR KRIPO)


    Federal Police Uniforms

    SCHUTZPOLIZEI (SCHUPO
    Federal Police Ranks

    MEDIUM ECHELON

    GERMAN ENGLISH

    POLIZEIHAUPTMEISTER MIT AMTSZULAGE POLICE CHIEF MASTER WITH UPGRADED PAY

    POLIZEIHAUPTMEISTER POLICE CHIEF MASTER

    POLIZEIOBERMEISTER POLICE SENIOR MASTER

    POLIZEIMEISTER POLICE MASTER

    HAUPTWACHTMEISTER CHIEF CONSTABLE

    OBERWACHTMEISTER SENIOR CONSTABLE


    Federal Police Ranks

    ELEVATED ECHELON

    GERMAN ENGLISH

    ERSTER POLIZEIHAUPTKOMMISSAR FIRST POLICE CHIEF INSPECTOR

    POLIZEIHAUPTKOMMISSAR POLICE CHIEF INSPECTOR

    POLIZEIOBERKOMMISSAR POLICE SENIOR INSPECTOR

    POLIZEIKOMMISSAR POLICE INSPECTOR


    Federal Police Ranks

    HIGHER ECHELON

    POLICE HIERARCHY IN GERMANY (RANKS)

    GERMAN ENGLISH

    LEITENDER POLIZEIDIREKTOR POLICE CHIEF DIRECTOR

    POLIZEIDIREKTO POLICE DIRECTOR

    POLIZEIOBERRAT POLICE SENIOR COUNCILLOR

    POLIZEIRAT POLICE COUNCILLOR


    Federal Police Ranks
    Federal Police

    Qualifications:

    • Education
    • Age
    • Citizenship
    • Physically Fit
    • Criminal History
    • Language proficiency
    STRENGTH AND WEAKNESS OF THE GERMAN
    POLICE
    STRENGTH: Professionalism: In general, German police are well-trained and professional,
    and they uphold high moral and ethical standards.

    • Low Police Corruption: When compared to other nations, Germany normally has low police
    corruption levels.

    • Public Trust: The general degree of public trust in the German police is very high.

    • German police are well-equipped with resources and contemporary technologies.

    • Effective Crime Control: The comparatively low crime rates in Germany indicate that the
    police are successful in preserving public safety.
    WEAKNESSES:

    • Staffing Shortages: In some regions, there have been reports of understaffed police
    departments, which can affect their ability to respond to emergencies promptly.

    • Limited Diversity: The police force in Germany hasn't always been very diverse, which
    might affect how people interact with one another and how they understand various
    cultural backgrounds.

    • Privacy Issues: Germany has tight privacy rules, which may make it difficult for law
    enforcement to conduct investigations involving data collecting and surveillance.
    COMPARATIVE TABLE BETWEEN GERMAN VS.
    PHILIPPINES LAW ENFORCEMENT
    Germany Philippines
    Structure and Organization Decentralize, each state manages Centralized, a national police force
    its police force. (PNP) for the entire country.
    • A high school diploma or • A bachelor's degree is typically
    equivalent is typically required required to enter the Philippine
    for entry. National Police (PNP).

    • Candidates must usually be • Candidates must generally be


    between 16 and 35 years old. between 21 and 30 years old.

    Training and Qualifications • German police officers undergo • Police officers undergo training at
    rigorous training at a police the Philippine National Police
    academy. (PNP) Academy.

    • It typically lasts for about 2 • The training includes academic


    years and a half to 3 years. coursework and physical training.

    • Graduates are commissioned as


    police officers.

    • There are also in-service training


    programs for current officers to
    enhance their skills.
    Germany Philippines

    Exist but may be less


    Community Policing Well-established, actively widespread due to resource
    engages communities. constraints.

    Well-equipped with modern Faces resources and


    Equipment and technology technology. equipment challenges.
    BEST PRACTICES OF THE GERMANY THAT MAY BE
    ADOPTED IN THE PHILIPPINES

    • Each 16 federal states (Laender) has its own police force.

    • All recruits are trained in civil order policing, called Bepo.


    GROUP 4 MEMBERS:

    ESTROSOS, ESTELITO T.
    MAGNO, SITTI BETHANIE S.
    PASAGUE, CHERRY MAE P.
    QUILATON, JEAN CARLO R.
    SAYSON, ISAIAH BETHANIE S.

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