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Police use new tactic

Friday, 28 August 2026 06:35

Swiss transport police are being handed tasers to tackle rising violence on trains and stations

The Federal Council announced on Wednesday that officers will be allowed to use electric-shock weapons when necessary, alongside tighter rules on body cameras and real-time video surveillance.

The government says increasingly serious incidents on public transport now require stronger tools to protect commuters and staff.

For daily rail users — including the many internationals commuting into Geneva — armed transport officers will become a more visible presence.

 

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