Berlin LKA dissolves bodyguard unit following alcohol scandal

The Berlin State Criminal Police Office (LKA) has dissolved an entire bodyguard unit following allegations of alcohol consumption involving officers assigned to protect a high-ranking US diplomat, Alan Meltzer.

Reports indicate that Meltzer may have hosted the officers for drinks, leading to suspicions that some police officers were intoxicated while on duty. Such conduct would represent a significant breach of security protocols, as bodyguards are required to maintain constant alertness to identify and respond to immediate threats.

In response to the allegations, Berlin police leadership has taken disciplinary measures against the involved officers. While the US Embassy has expressed confidence in the LKA, it has not commented directly on the specific allegations against Meltzer. The full extent of the misconduct and the exact number of officers affected remain under investigation.