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Police presence in Oderberg again: security for the citizens again!
A new police station was opened in Oderberg, Barnim on September 17, 2025, improving security and accessibility for citizens.
Police presence in Oderberg again: security for the citizens again!
In Oderberg, a small town in Barnim, a new police station was ceremoniously opened last Wednesday. The Precinct Police Officer's Office is a significant step towards strengthening the security presence in the region, which has been without a police presence since 2008. Honorary mayor Martina Hähnel expressed relief at the return of the police to the community, which was closed as part of the regional reform in the 2000s. District Administrator Daniel Kurth (SPD) emphasized the importance of this reopening, as it confirms the district's efforts to ensure the protection and safety of citizens. RBB24 reports that ...
The new station is located on Schwedter Straße and is part of a larger investment project in which the district invested around 1.7 million euros in a rescue station and the police office. This modern facility not only offers space for the local police department, but also for the emergency services. The aim is to improve the fast and stable supply in northeastern Barnim. The new rescue station replaces the previous location in Parstein and is intended to serve public services in the district. Barnim.de reports that ...
Visibility and collaboration
The return of the police after 17 years allows citizens to have direct contact with officers. There is a permanent consultation room in the new station where citizens' consultation hours are offered on Tuesdays between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Police Chief Jens Starigk emphasized that although the police will not be present around the clock, accessibility for citizens is still guaranteed. The joint use of police and emergency services also promotes cooperation and visibility of both institutions in the community.
The importance of these institutions for rural areas cannot be overestimated. In Germany, around 60% of the population lives in communities with up to 50,000 inhabitants, where the perception of security is different than in urban regions. Rural areas are often perceived as safer, supported by strong informal social control. BPB describes that ...
Investments in the future
The opening of the new station took place in the presence of representatives from politics, administration and the Oderberg city society, which illustrates the high importance of the security investments. The district administrator emphasized the need to invest in the infrastructure of rural areas in order to improve the quality of life of citizens and strengthen the feeling of security in the community.
The new police station in Oderberg marks a positive sign for the region. It is a move that not only strengthens police presence, but also promotes residents' sense of well-being and restores trust in the security forces. The path to greater security and cooperation has been paved, and citizens are looking forward to the future.