Reports Crime

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Reports Crime
The NRW police force combats numerous forms of crime in the state, e.g. clan crime, organized crime and cybercrime. In doing so, it relies on the individual skills of its passionate employees and is equipping itself to confront new forms of crime.
Investigations
 
  • Franz Wirges, together with 27 retired investigators in the BAO Cold Cases, has done outstanding work. Six old cases have been solved so far.
    Attacks, rampages, riots: In the past, perpetrators could hide in the crowd. Today, private cell phone photos and videos play an increasingly important role in manhunts.
    Super-recognizers made of flesh and blood resemble a database on two legs in their effectiveness. Three of these unusual specialists are employed by the State Office of Criminal Investigation in Düsseldorf and Dortmund Police Headquarters.
Cybercrime
 
The police in North Rhine-Westphalia are investing in specialist teams to combat cybercrime - the fight against "digital crime scenes" is coordinated by the LKA.
Child pornography
and sexual abuse of children
The work of BAO Berg led to a rethink in child pornography investigations. BAO Berg has now been disbanded. But the hunt for perpetrators of abuse continues.
Organized
Crime
Two years after it was founded, Soko BEGAS scores with new search structures and intensive German-Dutch cooperation. The number of arrests has risen and the number of ATM explosions has fallen significantly.
Everyday police work
 
In terms of crime statistics, Dortmund and Detmold are worlds apart. Here the turbulent metropolis, there the peaceful district of Lippe. We accompany the detectives Chantal Boller and Olivia Habermann.
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In urgent cases: Police emergency number 110