Prospective police officers

This is how long prospective young police officers have to be good

The young police officers also learn how to make arrests - theoretically, the arrested person could also go to the police if they wait long enough after the conviction.

(Bild: Uta Rojsek-Wiedergut, Krone KREATIV)

There is a lot of excitement surrounding an ex-convict among the police trainees in Linz. But he was allowed to conceal his previous life, because the admission questionnaire contains very detailed information about time limits. The "Krone" took a closer look: Five years of good behavior before applying is usually enough.

A "youthful sin" haunts a police student in Linz who was appointed late. As reported, the former prisoner is studying to become an inspector, but was kicked out of school five years ago.