A look back at nine years of police work: Roland Küpper in conversation
A look back at nine years of police work: Roland Küpper in conversation
The senior police director Roland Küpper, who has had the lead over the district police authority in the Rhein-Erft district in the past nine years, is about to retire. He will have his last working day at the end of the month and will look back on his professional career in a conversation with Udo Beißel. Küpper, who started his service in 1981, experienced many changes during this time, both with regard to police work and in the social context.
his path led him through various areas of the police, from the investigative service to the Ministry of the Interior in Cologne. Küpper says that he often moved before he was transferred to the Rhein-Erft district and was always looking for new challenges. His long -term stay in the region was a deliberately chosen step because he appreciated the authority and the opportunity to design it according to his ideas.
The review of challenging operations
During the time of Küpper's duty, various missions shaped the police work. This also includes the dramatic handling of the flood damage in July 2021. It emphasizes that the tight structures within the authority made it possible to act quickly and effectively. The district administrator's immediate disaster alarm and the cooperative way of working in the crisis team meant that many people could be brought to safety.
Another formative event was the constant presence of the police during the demonstrations and riots at the Hambach opencast mine. Although the operations management was transferred to the Aachen police department, the police were directly involved in the Rhein-Erft district and was often in the front row to maintain public order. Küpper remembers the risk that his police officers were exposed to when they were thrown at stones during the missions.
When asked about his greatest successes during his career, Küpper in particular names the arrests of perpetrators who caused a sensation in NRW. He emphasizes that such successes are always the result of a team performance and not represent its sole performance. His open -mindedness for the promotion of young police forces also employs him. He sees it as a valuable success when his employees take on management positions and grow into a well -functioning team.
The development of the police and the challenges of the future
The organization of the police has changed in recent years. Finally, Küpper describes the increase in the number of employees; The workforce grew from 53 to around 870. It was particularly important to him that the proportion of female managers also increased. This development reflects the growing diversity within the police and shows that different perspectives in police work are increasingly recognized.Finally, Küpper looks at his future, which he awaits. He is open to new opportunities that will be retired. Together with his wife, he would like to actively shape the phase after the police. It remains to be seen whether it will be sporting activities in the gym or the arrival of a dog. The fact is that this phase of life is the undiscovered country for him, full of opportunities and uncertainties that he wants to approach with curiosity.
role of the police in the Rhein-Erft-Kreis
The police in the Rhein-Erft district play a crucial role in ensuring public security and order. With around 870 employees, who include both civil servants and tariff employees, the authority is well positioned in order to counter the diverse challenges in the field of crime fighting and hazard.
Police work has changed significantly in recent years, not least because of the increasing complexity of crime and the social challenges with which society is confronted. Not only the personnel resources were increased, but also the methods of fighting crime were modernized. This includes the use of new technologies for the clarification of crime and the implementation of preventive measures.
disaster protection and use in natural events
An outstanding example of the efficiency and professionalism of the police in the Rhein-Erft district is shown in the reaction to the flood disaster in July 2021. The coordination between various authorities during this catastrophe was crucial to protect the population. The district administrator had triggered disaster alarm, which enabled a quick and effective reaction to the situation.
The police powers helped to clean up their basements and bring them to safety at the operations described on site. The willingness and courage of the emergency services to master dangerous situations not only reflect the commitment of the police officers, but also the need for well -functioning official cooperation. This type of crisis coping is considered exemplary and shows the commitment of the police in the service of the community.
women in the police: progress in equality
Development towards a more inclusive police structure is an important aspect of changes within the police. The percentage increase of women in management positions is a remarkable progress that positively influences the work environment and police work as a whole. In the past, the police were strongly shaped by male officials, but the integration of women and their increasing visibility in leadership roles contribute to a better understanding and a different approach to the challenges of police work.
The efforts to promote equality in the police and to create a more various employee environment are steps in the right direction that not only increase efficiency, but also strengthen the trust of the citizens in the police. Various teams are proven to be more creative and better able to respond to the needs of a diverse population.
Data on crime in the Rhein-Erft-Kreis
Current statistics show that the crime rate in the Rhein-Erft district has a certain level of stability in recent years. According to the State Criminal Police Office of North Rhine -Westphalia, the total number of registered crimes in 2022 in the region has decreased slightly compared to the previous year. This can be attributed to the effectiveness of police work and preventive measures.
However, another increase can be recorded in certain areas, such as in the case of internet crime. This presents the police with new challenges because modern technologies are increasingly able to enable criminal acts that have not yet existed. The need to hire specialized specialists and pay them adequately is therefore considered particularly important in order not to lose the connection to the quickly developing technologies. The numbers show the need to continue to invest in the training and further education of the forces.
The police work under the direction of Roland Küpper has contributed to the stability and security in the Rhein-Erft district in many ways and will continue to play a central role in the structure of public security in the future.
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