St. Gallen Cantonal Police highlights 18 specialized emergency functions

The St. Gallen Cantonal Police has highlighted the increasing specialization required for modern emergency responses. As of late 2025, the force maintains 18 distinct special functions to handle complex operations.

These specialized roles include police divers, drone pilots, service dog handlers, and members of the Alpine Einsatzgruppe and negotiation groups. Many officers perform these specialized duties in addition to their primary functions, requiring continuous training and professional development to maintain expertise.

Effective emergency management relies on the seamless integration of various organizations, including the fire department, Rega, emergency medical services, and the police, to function as a single cohesive team during critical incidents.