Die BFE+ der BUNDESPOLIZEI

Summary

The video script discusses the evolving challenges faced by law enforcement agencies, particularly in light of recent attacks in France, Belgium, and Denmark. It highlights the emergence of a new type of perpetrator who is not only militarily trained and equipped but also willing to sacrifice their own life for the continuation of such acts. To counter this threat, the police must act swiftly and decisively. The script emphasizes the role of specialized units like the GSG9 in Germany, which are tasked with immediate counter-terrorism operations and protection of critical infrastructures such as airports and train stations. In addition to these, the script mentions the importance of identifying and apprehending terror suspects to prevent further attacks. The video also introduces the BFE Plus, a robust police force established by the Federal Minister of the Interior, recruited from the already highly qualified units of the Federal Police's Federal Police Reserve. These forces are trained for 8 weeks by the GSG9 in tactical approaches against militarily trained perpetrators, handling high-performance firearms, and are specially trained in first aid. The BFE Plus units can be deployed both overtly and covertly in high-risk situations, with the mandate to neutralize attackers, protect the uninvolved, provide first aid to the injured, and evacuate them from dangerous areas. They also support the GSG9 in immediate intervention measures. The script concludes by noting that while the BFE Plus is established for federal police tasks, they can also be made available to state police forces upon request.

Takeaways

• 🇫🇷🇧🇪🇩🇰 Recent attacks in France, Belgium, and Denmark indicate that the police are dealing with a new type of perpetrator who is militarily trained and equipped.
• 🔫 Terrorists are sometimes willing to sacrifice their own lives to continue such acts, necessitating a swift and decisive police response.
• 👮‍♂️ The original task of the GSG9 in the Federal Police is to act quickly and decisively in such situations.
• 🌟 Special operation units exist for immediate counter-terrorism and protection tasks beyond the scope of regular patrol services.
• ✈️🚆 The protection of particularly endangered infrastructures such as airports and train stations, as well as large events, is a key responsibility.
• 🔍 Identifying and pursuing terror suspects is another crucial element in preventing or continuing attacks.
• 🚨 The deployment of special operation units or GSG9 for regular police tasks could limit their availability for immediate counter-terrorism.
• 🛡️ The Federal Minister of the Interior has commissioned the establishment of robust police forces from the already specially trained units of the Federal Police's evidence and arrest units (BFE).
• 📚 These forces are trained for 8 weeks in tactical approaches against militarily trained perpetrators, handling high-caliber handguns, and special first aid by the GSG9 of the Federal Police.
• 💼 The BFE units are given the designation BFE plus and can be deployed in special threat situations, either openly or covertly.
• 🤝 In case of confrontation with perpetrators, the BFE plus is tasked with neutralizing the attackers, protecting the uninvolved, caring for the injured, and evacuating them from the danger zone.
• 👥 The BFE plus also supports the GSG9 in immediate access measures, and if necessary, can independently confront the perpetrators and carry out rescue operations.
• 📍 Although established for federal police tasks, the BFE plus can be made available to the state police forces upon request.

Q & A

What is the new type of perpetrator that the police are confronted with according to the script?

The new type of perpetrator is one that is militarily trained and equipped, and consciously accepts their own death to continue committing acts of terrorism.

What is the original task of the GSG9 in the context of the script?

The original task of the GSG9 is to act quickly and decisively in the face of terrorism.

What are the special forces units in the countries mentioned in the script?

The special forces units mentioned are the Spezialeinsatzkommandos, which are responsible for immediate counter-terrorism operations and protection tasks.

What are the additional tasks that arise from immediate counter-terrorism operations?

Additional tasks include protection duties for infrastructures that are not covered by regular patrol services, such as airports and train stations, as well as large events.

What is the role of the regular patrol service in the context of the script?

The regular patrol service is not equipped to handle the tasks of immediate counter-terrorism operations or protection duties for particularly endangered infrastructures.

How were the robust police forces established by the Federal Minister of the Interior?

The robust police forces were established by recruiting from the already highly qualified evidence and arrest units (BFE) of the federal reserve police, followed by an 8-week further training conducted by the GSG9 of the Federal Police.

What are the capabilities of the BFE plus units?

The BFE plus units are trained in tactical approaches against militarily trained perpetrators, handling high-performance handguns, and are specially trained in first aid, enabling them to be deployed openly or covertly in special threat situations.

What is the mission of the BFE plus units when confronting perpetrators?

The mission of the BFE plus units is to immobilize the attackers, protect the uninvolved, care for the injured, and evacuate them from the danger zone, as well as to support the GSG9 in immediate access measures.

What happens if special units are not present or not available at the scene of an incident?

If special units are not present or not available, the BFE plus can independently confront the perpetrators and carry out emergency operations.

For which police forces can the BFE plus units be made available upon request?

The BFE plus units, established for federal police tasks, can also be made available to the police forces of the states (Länder) upon request.

What is the significance of the term ' Fahnung nach Terrorverdächtigen' in the context of the script?

The term 'Fahnung nach Terrorverdächtigen' refers to the pursuit or tracking of suspected terrorists, which is a crucial component in preventing or continuing attacks.

What is the importance of the training provided by the GSG9 to the BFE units?

The training provided by the GSG9 is crucial as it equips the BFE units with the necessary skills to deal with high-risk situations involving militarily trained criminals and to operate effectively in counter-terrorism operations.