Change of leadership with the Rostock police: Farewell and new challenges!

Change of leadership with the Rostock police: Farewell and new challenges!

Rostock, Deutschland - On July 14, 2025, a day full of changes for police work in Rostock was. Achim Segebarth and Peter Balschmiter were adopted in a solemn ceremony and their successors were introduced. While Balschmiter retired after almost 45 years, Segebarth takes over the management of the Rostock criminal police inspection (KPI) after a successful time at the head of the Rostock police inspection (PI). This handover was accompanied by State Secretary Wolfgang Schmülling, who thanked for the commitment and experience of both managers.

Carl Hofmann will be the new head of PI Rostock from August 2025. The police director brings valuable experience as head of the Güstrow police inspection and sees his change with great anticipation. He is aware of the challenges in Rostock: it is not just about security at major events and soccer games, but also about the specific crime -relevant topics of the region.

A look back at the term

Achim Segebarth looks back on a fulfilling and challenging time. Since 2019 he has steered the fortunes of the PI Rostock and names the Corona pandemic, numerous demonstrations and the Ukraine war as some of the most important challenges during his term. "Cooperation with various offices and institutions was crucial," said Segebarth. His successor, Hofmann, will now tackle this task with fresh wind.

Peter Balschmiter also has an impressive career behind. His success of the investigation, including at Brand series, will probably leave Rostock's police history a lasting impression. The use on the day of the unit in Berlin in particular remains unforgettable. In retirement, Balschmiter plans to look for an article in which he was interviewed as a young police officer, a nostalgic project that will appeal to many generations of police officers.

The role of the police in the social context

The changes in the police leadership are no accident. Germany's federal police system, consisting of the federal police and various state police, ensures that the country's security architecture remains agile. With around 250,000 police officers who have an eye on structure and repression, the police are an essential part of internal security. Local complexity, such as those at major events, requires deep understanding and experience that both new leaders bring with them. However, the crime situation differs greatly between urban and rural areas, one aspect that Hofmann and Segebarth have to address in the coming years.

The managers in Rostock are asked to find the balance between repression and prevention, especially with regard to the increasing digitization and change in the security concept of our society. With their know-how and assertiveness, Schmülling believes, they will be up to the challenges. Protection in football games, dealing with demonstrations and the entire area of urban tourism are already exciting but important tasks.

Overall, the Rostock police are well under new management to counter the challenges of the future and continue to ensure the security of the citizens.

For further information and background to the personnel changes in the Rostock police, visit the following links: nordkurier , government mv , bpb.de .