Neubrandenburg is looking for a new police president - Dabel is retiring!

Neubrandenburg is looking for a new police president - Dabel is retiring!

The police world in Neubrandenburg is in change: the long -time president of the police headquarters, Thomas Dabel, was retired at the end of March 2023. After more than 40 years on duty, which led him from Stralsund to the heights of police work, his departure is perceived as a drastic moment for the local police. Interior Minister Christian Pegel paid tribute to Dabel's commitment at a solemn farewell and expressed his best wishes for retirement. Dabel, who is 64 years old and took over the management of the Presidium in 2022, led the country's special task command at the State Criminal Police Office in his career and gained experience in international operations, including in Afghanistan. During his tenure, he campaigned for modern, citizen -friendly police work, which brought him great reputation.

Now it will be exciting who will compete. The senior police director Arne Wurzler has temporarily taken over the official business since June 18, 2025, while the Interior Ministry is actively looking for a new police chief. However, this search is cloudy. So far, the official appointment of the successor has been pending, and the State Chancellery is still working before the Interior Ministry makes a final decision. The public will be informed about this in the near future, but a precise date for the announcement has not yet been determined.

Criticism of the long search for a new president

The unrest around the vacant position increases, especially among the approximately 2,000 employees of the police headquarters. Christian Schumacher, the head of the police union in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, expressed his incomprehension to the delayed delay. Finally, the police headquarters for the districts of Mecklenburg Seenplatte, Western Pomerania-Greifswald and Western Pomerania-Rügen have a central role that should not be neglected.

The Interior Ministry emphasizes that the personnel search is an ongoing procedure and that no specific information may be given to any candidates. The situation remains tense while the police in Neubrandenburg hope for a quick solution.

The question remains for the citizens of the region: Who will steer the fortunes of this important institution? The decision could have far-reaching effects on police work in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

Further information on the background of the successor searches and details about Thomas Dabel's career can be found in the reports of nordkurier and Read MV Also a deeper look at the reporting of ndr offers valuable insight into the situation on site.