Four MPs have submitted a proposal calling on the government to take immediate steps to strengthen the police. The proposers argue that Norway's security situation has deteriorated significantly, that the police face severe resource and staffing shortages, and that around 506 police full-time positions are projected to be lost in 2026 without countermeasures.
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The Storting calls on the government to immediately provide the police with sufficient funding and resources to address the current deteriorating security situation and heightened threat level.
The Storting calls on the government to immediately implement measures to prevent a net decline in police positions in 2026, aiming to eliminate the projected reduction of approximately 506 full-time positions through senior retirement schemes, return-to-work programs, and targeted recruitment initiatives.
The Storting calls on the government to establish a one-year training program for personnel who can perform guard, security, and transport duties within the police.
The Storting calls on the government to expand support from the Armed Forces for guard and security operations to ease the burden on police.
The Storting calls on the government to establish a national bonus and incentive scheme to retain police officers and police legal advisers in the service.