Riot and Traffic Police
Whether it's a traffic accident, property damage, burglary or theft, our riot police officers are typically the first to arrive. They stay cool-headed in difficult situations, take appropriate measures, and document the incident.
About us
The work of the riot police is increasing in scope and complexity, particularly their assignments for the judicial police. As the Police of Zug's first responders, riot police officers must swiftly evaluate situations and take correct and decisive actions that can significantly influence the course of major cases. This is the only way to allow experts to continue processing cases efficiently and purposefully.
In addition to the diverse work of the riot police, technical expertise of the traffic police, to which the water police is also affiliated, is becoming increasingly specific. Complex accidents involving various vehicle types necessitates a growing level of specialized knowledge, especially regarding the technical aspects of the vehicles and the potential and limitations of accident analysis. It is important to ensure that our work is able to withstand scrutiny in court.
Andreas Lucchini, Head of Riot and Traffic Police
‘Flexible work arrangements adapted to the ever-changing conditions is becoming increasingly significant. In recent years, our officers have faced significant challenges arising from prolonged operations and emerging social issues. Our robust training and continued education have enabled us to overcome these challenges.’
Riot Police
Whether it's a traffic accident, property damage, burglary or theft, our riot police officers are typically the first to arrive. They stay cool-headed in difficult situations, take appropriate measures, and write police reports for the public prosecutor's office.
Six on-call teams work in shifts to ensure that basic police services are always available. These teams are the public face of the Zug police in many direct interactions with people.
Traffic Police
Our traffic police officers inspect heavy goods vehicles and monitor working and rest hours, load securing and transportation of hazardous goods. They are responsible for conducting speed measurements and delivering results. One area of focus is testing the fitness and ability of the drivers to drive.
Our specialists focus on professional cargo and passenger transport. They also document facts regarding serious and complex road accidents, aircraft accidents, and train accidents.
The traffic engineering staff review the legality of traffic signals and road markings, along with new and renovated roads. They also conduct regular traffic accident assessments to quickly pinpoint and rectify accident-prone areas.
The traffic police are committed to ensuring the safe movement of all people in the canton of Zug, particularly children, the elderly, and those using non-motorized transport. We are counting on you to help us.
The radar administration processes all measurement data from stationary and mobile speed measurement devices and initiates the resulting fine and penalty procedures. Fixed penalty fines for stationary and moving traffic are recorded and processed by the fixed penalty fines administration.
Water Police
A place in the sun? This might be it. Nonetheless, our water police officers are prepared for all weather conditions and remain on duty come wind or rain. They safeguard Zug's lakes and rivers, provide assistance in various accidents, and protect the shoreline. During warmer months, the focus is primarily on boat traffic. However, our monitoring of rivers and lakes isn't limited to sunny summer days.
Even in winter, our police officers are out and about, measuring ice thickness on ponds before allowing people to walk or skate on frozen areas, in coordination with local authorities. Water police officers perform regular police duties full-time, while taking on specialized tasks on a part-time basis.
The tasks of the water police at a glance:
• Providing assistance for various accidents on water bodies in Zug
• Carrying out search and rescue operations for persons and property
• Traffic surveillance and checks
• Writing accident reports (e.g. collisions of boats)
• Signalling shallow areas and placing emergency buoys
• Coordination and assistance for diving incidents
• Surveilling frozen waters
• Monitoring water sports events
• Making reports of environmental offenses
The water police have various boats at their disposal. One of the boats is stationed on Lake Aegeri, and the motorboat ‘Eiola’ is stationed on Lake Zug. The Paragon 25 Cabin SAR boat has a diesel engine with a capacity of 300 HP. It measures 8.60 m by 3.00 m, with a maximum capacity for eight people. It was originally manufactured in Sweden and modified for police use at a Swiss shipyard. The water police have two Weidling boats at their disposal for navigating other waters.
Monday 08:00 - 11:45 13:30 - 18:00
Tuesday to Thursday 08:00 - 11:45 13:30 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 11:45 13:30 - 16:30
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