No. 12,558 in German
wasserschutzpolizei
The "Wasserschutzpolizei" is the water police responsible for law enforcement on waterways.
In a sentence
Die Wasserschutzpolizei überwacht die Sicherheit auf dem Fluss.
The water protection police supervise the safety on the river.
Indicates the role of the Wasserschutzpolizei as a supervisory body for waterway security.
Ein Mitglied der Wasserschutzpolizei hat gestern einen Schwimmer gerettet.
A member of the water protection police rescued a swimmer yesterday.
The term refers to an individual officer acting within their duty to ensure safety in water areas.
Die Aufgaben der Wasserschutzpolizei sind vielfältig und umfassen Umweltschutz.
The tasks of the water protection police are diverse and include environmental protection.
Here, the term highlights the comprehensive mandates of the organization, including environmental safety.
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