Cologne/Bonn Airport Policewoman receives fine for causing security alarm

Cologne · A young policewoman who breached security at Cologne/Bonn Airport in March will be punished with a fine.

In March, a young policewoman caused a major security alarm at Cologne/Bonn Airport when she went through security without being checked. Following the incident, there was speculation about the possible consequences for the woman and she faced losing her job with the police department.

The 23-year-old policewoman had pulled out her badge to avoid being checked and she hurried through the security checkpoint without being controlled. Terminal 2 had to be closed off and hundreds of passengers had to leave the security area. Two flights had to be cancelled. The policewoman was not working at the time, she was simply in a hurry.

Police spokesman Norbert Hardt responded to an inquiry from General Anzeiger about the outcome of the subsequent investigation, saying the punishment for the policewoman would be a fine of 250 euros. If she accepts that, then the case will be closed for police. The spokesperson said the incident was not a criminal offense but a case of misconduct outside of the job.

The airport has also decided not to pursue the matter any further after their investigations found no legal grounds for charges. In a civil court, affected airlines who had to pay refunds to customers, could still be allowed to sue the policewoman for damages.

Orig. text: Alexander Hertel

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