Major Disruption in Police and Fire Service Communication Across Multiple German Cities
Authorities report significant issues in the BOS digital radio network affecting emergency services in various regions.
On May 6, 2025, a widespread disruption in the communication systems used by police and fire services was reported across several cities in Germany, including Berlin and Cologne.
The Federal Ministry of the Interior confirmed that the problem originated from network issues within the BOS digital radio network, which connects over 5,000 communication stations used by emergency services.
The disruption persisted for approximately two hours before the technical problems were identified and resolved, as stated by the relevant authorities.
Emergency services in Berlin reported difficulties in communication; however, they utilized alternative means to continue operations.
The Berlin police also acknowledged the communication disturbances affecting their services.
Additionally, the situation was corroborated by the control center in Saxony, which verified that similar outages were occurring.
Reports from Hamburg, Cologne, and Munich indicated that their respective fire and police units experienced comparable issues.
In Düsseldorf, while there was no immediate confirmation of specific outages, the local police refrained from commenting on the situation.
The interior ministry of North Rhine-Westphalia stated that the reported disruptions were a snapshot of the ongoing situation.
Stephan Weh, chairman of the Police Union (GdP) in Berlin, expressed concern regarding the incident, labeling it a 'catastrophic failure' for safety authorities.
He emphasized the critical nature of reliable communication in emergency situations, suggesting that the dependence on singular digital solutions poses significant risks to public safety.
The Federal Ministry of the Interior confirmed that the problem originated from network issues within the BOS digital radio network, which connects over 5,000 communication stations used by emergency services.
The disruption persisted for approximately two hours before the technical problems were identified and resolved, as stated by the relevant authorities.
Emergency services in Berlin reported difficulties in communication; however, they utilized alternative means to continue operations.
The Berlin police also acknowledged the communication disturbances affecting their services.
Additionally, the situation was corroborated by the control center in Saxony, which verified that similar outages were occurring.
Reports from Hamburg, Cologne, and Munich indicated that their respective fire and police units experienced comparable issues.
In Düsseldorf, while there was no immediate confirmation of specific outages, the local police refrained from commenting on the situation.
The interior ministry of North Rhine-Westphalia stated that the reported disruptions were a snapshot of the ongoing situation.
Stephan Weh, chairman of the Police Union (GdP) in Berlin, expressed concern regarding the incident, labeling it a 'catastrophic failure' for safety authorities.
He emphasized the critical nature of reliable communication in emergency situations, suggesting that the dependence on singular digital solutions poses significant risks to public safety.
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