Criminal Investigation Department

Robbery, homicide, arson and various other crimes, including sexual offenses, economic crimes and cybercrimes, keep our criminal police investigators occupied. They detect crimes and work to solve or prevent them if possible. To do this, they rely on their extensive knowledge and a nationwide network.

About us

Our Criminal Investigation Department handles a wide range of crimes, including capital crimes such as homicide, robbery, severe bodily injury, human trafficking, sexual offences and arson, as well as economic and property crime, social security fraud, drug-related fraud, and all forms of organized and cybercrime. The investigators collect evidence, question suspects and witnesses, analyze all available information and draw their conclusions, always with the goal of solving the case.

Thomas Nabholz, Head of the Criminal Investigation Department

‘There has been a resurgence in criminal activity since 2021. Sexual offenses and cybercrime, in particular, have seen a significant increase. New forms of fraud are constantly emerging in the latter category. Specialized knowledge and a national network are key to combating this.’