Criticism
Several politicians were angered at the creation of TIGRIS when the unit was officially revealed to the public due to its covert nature.
According to Markus Notter, Zurich Director of Justice and President of the Police and Justice directors, claimed that Switzerland has too many civilian specialist units serving under various cantons which would not warrant TIGRIS's existence. Additionally, the police forces in various cantons have responsibility for maintaining security in their own jurisdiction while the Federal Police are supposed to protect Switzerland's territory.
Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf had ordered an investigation into whether the covert creation of TIGRIS was legal and whether the agency is needed for Swiss law enforcement. She concluded that TIGRIS is not needed when she had announced the investigation.
The matter of the unit's existence was raised in the Federal Assembly of Switzerland, questioning its structure and operational manners.
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