Reports Crime

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Reports Crime
The NRW police force combats numerous forms of crime in the state, e.g. clan crime, organized crime and cybercrime. In doing so, it relies on the individual skills of its passionate employees and is equipping itself to confront new forms of crime.
Investigations
  

  • From cold to hot

    Franz Wirges, together with 27 retired investigators in the BAO Cold Cases, has done outstanding work. Six old cases have been solved so far.

    Ms. Hint-portal

    Attacks, rampages, riots: In the past, perpetrators could hide in the crowd. Today, private cell phone photos and videos play an increasingly important role in manhunts.

    Like in a tunnel

    Super-recognizers made of flesh and blood resemble a database on two legs in their effectiveness. Three of these unusual specialists are employed by the State Office of Criminal Investigation in Düsseldorf and Dortmund Police Headquarters.
Cybercrime
  

Jobs for great minds

The police in North Rhine-Westphalia are investing in specialist teams to combat cybercrime - the fight against "digital crime scenes" is coordinated by the LKA.
Child pornography
and sexual abuse of children

"It's a battle against windmills"

The work of BAO Berg led to a rethink in child pornography investigations. BAO Berg has now been disbanded. But the hunt for perpetrators of abuse continues.
Everyday police work
  

Two crime stations, one passion

In terms of crime statistics, Dortmund and Detmold are worlds apart. Here the turbulent metropolis, there the peaceful district of Lippe. We accompany the detectives Chantal Boller and Olivia Habermann.
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