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Baden-Württemberg Police Announce Largest Recruitment Offensive in History
In a significant move, the Police of Baden-Württemberg has launched the largest recruitment offensive in its history, which is also part of a larger state effort. This recruitment drive is aimed at boosting the police force and reversing the trend of decreasing police personnel.
Thomas Strobl, the Interior Minister, welcomed more than 150 newly trained police officers after their successful completion of a 2.5-year training programme. These officers, set to join the force on September 1, 2025, will reinforce police stations across Baden-Württemberg. The training of these officers was conducted by the Police of Baden-Württemberg, adhering to regulations issued by the state's Ministry of the Interior.
The Police of Baden-Württemberg currently has over 154 newly trained police officers, as of September 1, 2025. These officers will find an exciting, varied, yet challenging activity with many development opportunities. They will be primarily deployed at police stations and deployment units across the state.
Since 2016, the Police of Baden-Württemberg has attracted more than 13,000 young people for training. By 2026, the Police of Baden-Württemberg expects to have over 1,000 more fully trained police officers, which will further reinforce the police force.
The police profession in Baden-Württemberg offers good working conditions and modern equipment. The officers will be working in one of the safest states in Germany, a testament to the professional work of its police force. Baden-Württemberg has been one of the safest states for years, thanks in part to the dedication and diligence of its police officers.
The Ministry of the Interior, for Digitalization and Municipalities, oversees the Police of Baden-Württemberg. Despite the ongoing pension wave, Baden-Württemberg currently has 500 more police officers than in 2016. This is a significant achievement and a clear indication of the state's commitment to maintaining public safety.
The recruitment offensive will continue in the coming years in Baden-Württemberg. Numerous training places will be offered in the future by the Police of Baden-Württemberg. The Police of Baden-Württemberg remains an attractive and popular employer, offering a rewarding career in public service. With these new officers, the Police of Baden-Württemberg receives further personnel reinforcement, ensuring the continued provision of excellent police services to its citizens.
