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New Police Officers Join Forces in Dortmund and Lünen
On September 1, 2025, a new group of police officers joined the ranks of the Polizei Dortmund, marking a significant addition to the force. The ceremony was presided over by Gregor Lange, the Police President, at the Regional Training Center in Dortmund-Aplerbeck.
A total of 172 new officers, including 49 transferred from other authorities and 8 government inspectors, were welcomed to the force. Among them were 115 police commissioner trainees and government inspector trainees who had already successfully completed their dual studies.
Gregor Lange emphasized the importance of these new colleagues, acknowledging the increasing demands on the police and the complexity of tasks they face. He highlighted that the new officers will be indispensable, reinforcing the locations in Dortmund and Lünen, responsible for the safety of nearly 700,000 people.
The new police officers will be more visible in the city center and northern city center, aiming to combat crime in public spaces and strengthen the sense of security among the Dortmund population. Their core tasks include investigating and preventing criminal offenses, traffic accident prevention, combating extremism, child pornography, and promoting dialogue and trust with a diverse society.
Gregor Lange also emphasized the need for the police to be a fixed point and guarantee for the security and sense of security of the people, especially in turbulent times. He underscored the importance of earning the trust of the people every day and acting professionally, responsibly, and with consideration for the needs and peculiarities of all citizens.
Journalists with questions should contact Tobias Boccarius of the Polizei Dortmund at 0231/132-1024 or [email protected]. For more information, visit the Polizei Dortmund online at https://dortmund.polizei.nrw/.
The original content of this article was transmitted by Polizei Dortmund via news aktuell. It is worth noting that the name of the first leader of the newly appointed police forces in Dortmund and Lünen who started service on September 1, 2025, was not provided in the information available.
Additionally, 341 police commissioner trainees and government inspector trainees also began their dual studies on the same day. The new police officers will also be responsible for over 500 kilometers of highways within the jurisdiction of the Dortmund Police Presidium.
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