# Austrian police service and overtime model pilot

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/austrian-police-service-and-overtime-model-pilot
> Updated: 2026-08-31T18:56:10.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Austrian police are preparing to pilot a new service time model that incorporates a voluntary overtime system. The pilot phase will begin in the Leibnitz district of Styria, with plans for a nationwide rollout over the next two years and implementation in Tyrol scheduled for April 2027.

State Police Director Helmut Tomac has addressed concerns that the initiative is a cost-cutting measure, asserting that the 2027/28 federal budget will maintain current overtime funding levels. However, the police union has criticized the new regulations, expressing concern that weekend shifts might be reclassified as regular working hours and that reducing 24-hour shifts could decrease overall officer pay. Officials in Carinthia intend to monitor the results from the five pilot districts to inform future adjustments.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Austrian police to pilot new service and overtime model

Austria is piloting a new police service model featuring voluntary overtime. While officials deny it is a budget cut, police unions warn of potential pay reductions due to shift reclassifications.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/austrian-police-to-pilot-new-service-and-overtime-model

### 2026-08-02: Irish police overtime audit finds missing approvals and rising costs

Ireland’s police overtime audit uncovered missing approvals, overpayments and an 11% cost rise, prompting calls for new policy by 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/irish-police-overtime-audit-finds-missing-approvals-and-rising-costs

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