Former Arminia professional Dennis Eilhoff starts as a district service officer in Rietberg

Former Arminia professional Dennis Eilhoff starts as a district service officer in Rietberg

There is a breath of fresh air in police work in Rietberg: Since October 1, 2023, Police Chief Inspector Dennis Eilhoff has officially been on duty as a district officer New Westphalian reported. He succeeds the long-time incumbent Police Chief Inspector Heinrich Gutzler, who went into well-deserved retirement at the end of September. With Eilhoff, Rietberg now has a former Arminia Bielefeld football professional in the post, who has been in police garb since 2014.

Before moving to the district service, Eilhoff was already active in the security service in Rheda-Wiedenbrück and gained experience in the specialized service. He shares his new job with Rolf Heber and Rainer-Wilhelm Borgmeier, who are also district officers responsible for security in the region. It is a big step for Eilhoff himself, and he is looking forward to new encounters with citizens in his new role.

Welcome at Bolzenmarkt

Eilhoff's official welcome took place at Bolzenmarkt, where District Administrator Sven-Georg Adenauer and Mayor Andreas Sunder warmly wished the former professional athlete every success in the new tasks and challenges. The district service office is of course there for the citizens: It is located at Bolzenmarkt 2 and can be reached on 05244 9051597.

But how can you decide on a career in the police? A look at the information platform Policecompass.de shows that there are many opportunities for future police officers. There parents can find information about training places, the process of the aptitude test and helpful tips for applying.

With Eilhoff at the head of the district service in Rietberg, not only a talented officer, but also a person with an exciting past has been integrated into police work. This not only brings a breath of fresh air, but could also help to strengthen the bridge between the police and the population.