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Radiant faces! 650 police officers sworn in at the Hessentag
On June 16, 2025, 645 police officers were sworn in in Bad Vilbel, despite adverse weather conditions, in the presence of Prime Minister Rhine.
Radiant faces! 650 police officers sworn in at the Hessentag
On June 16, 2025, a significant event occurred at the Hessentag in Bad Vilbel, when around 650 prospective police and criminal investigators were ceremoniously sworn in. Despite the bad weather forecasts, which predicted heavy rain and hail for Germany and especially Hesse, the ceremony was able to be carried out successfully under the activated “Plan B”. The ceremony took place in the most modern city hall in Hesse, where Prime Minister Boris Rhein and Interior Minister Prof. Dr. Poseck (CDU) appeared as guests of honor. Rhein emphasized the importance of the police and emphasized the state government's intention to equip and protect them well, while the Interior Minister placed the values of the Basic Law and the Hesse State Constitution at the center of his speech. gdp.de reports on the ceremony.
The prospective police officers, who were admitted to the Hessian University for Public Management and Security (HöMS) in February and September 2024, took their oath to the constitution and committed themselves to the principles of freedom, human rights and the rule of law. These commitments are the foundation for their future careers in the police service. The ceremonial swearing-in took place on “Police Day” during the state festival, which underlines the special circumstances and festive nature of the event. Loud hessenschau.de This was an important event for future officials.
Challenges and voices of the experienced
But not everything went smoothly. Many members of the new police officers could not find a place in the town hall, which increased the uncertainty among the festival guests. As the ceremony concluded and the state police orchestra entertained with marches and music from old crime series, some voices from the ranks of experienced police officers were concerned about the discrepancy between the positive political statements and the reality in the departments. Issues such as pay shifts and staffing deficits, which are of central importance to the police, were deliberately ignored by politicians.
The demands on prospective officers are high, as police training in Germany shows. This takes place in police schools or with police associations and depends on the career goal. In order to be successfully accepted into the senior service, a technical college entrance qualification is required, while for the middle service an intermediate high school diploma is sufficient. The training varies, but usually takes three years for study and around two and a half years for practical training. Wikipedia describes the various aspects of police training and the selection process, which includes demanding testing procedures and personal aptitudes.
After the ceremony, the new commissioner candidates had the opportunity to talk and exchange ideas in the Police Bistro. This provided a platform to make initial contacts and share experiences, which will be invaluable in the years of service to come.