Freiburg's police chief Semling is retiring after 46 years!

Freiburg's police chief Semling is retiring after 46 years!

October 27, 2025 was a very special day for the Baden-Württemberg police, as the long-time police chief of Freiburg, Franz Semling, was given a fitting retirement. The celebrations took place in the beautiful city of Freiburg, where State Secretary Thomas Blenke MdL addressed a moving word of thanks to Semling and wished him all the best for his new phase of life. After 46 years in the police service, Semling is now taking a well-deserved break.

Franz Semling was born on February 16, 1962 and joined the police service in 1979. Over the course of his career, he held numerous top positions, including at the police departments in Freiburg and Offenburg and in the Ministry of the Interior. From 2019, he led the Freiburg police headquarters, which is responsible for over 2,300 employees. Particularly noteworthy is the enormous area of ​​responsibility of 4,148 km², which includes the Freiburg urban district and several rural districts. The police headquarters itself has 13 police stations and 37 police posts that ensure security in its area.

A long service full of commitment

The foundation for Semling's impressive career was laid in 1995 when he rose to the senior police service. In 2001 he moved to the higher police service. In the years that followed, he worked in various management positions before taking over the management of the Freiburg police headquarters in 2019. Here he did everything he could to ensure the safety of the citizens.

His career is peppered with numerous engagements in different areas of the police: whether as a consultant at the Freiburg Police Department or as head of the command and operations staff in Offenburg - Semling has left his mark everywhere. His colleagues praise him as a committed and loyal superior who was always open to his employees' concerns.

A look into the future

His resignation marks the end of an era in Freiburg's police history, but the expectations and challenges that lie ahead of his successor are high. A question that interests many: Who will take over the post and what approach will he use to address the important issues of internal security? The Freiburg Police Department faces the challenge of maintaining the high standards that Semling has set.

While we look forward to future developments, we must not forget that the area of ​​technology is also becoming increasingly important in everyday police work. When it comes to using devices such as microphones, choosing the right batteries is crucial to the quality of the recordings. A good selection of rechargeable batteries can be crucial in ensuring that performances and recordings are not affected by dead batteries. The right batteries can significantly improve the sound and are also environmentally friendly as they often last for many charging cycles.

In conclusion, it must be said that Franz Semling was not only a role model in the police force, but also left a lasting influence. We wish him all the best for his future and hope for exciting developments at the Freiburg police headquarters.