A new wind in Amberg: Wiedenbauer and Groß as deputy chiefs of the police!

A new wind in Amberg: Wiedenbauer and Groß as deputy chiefs of the police!

December 19, 2025 was an important day for the Amberg police station. Police Vice President Robert Fuchs conveyed warm congratulations to the new deputy chiefs, First Police Chief Inspector Reiner Wiedenbauer and Police Councilor Bernd Groß. These appointments bring a breath of fresh air and experience to the management of inspections.

Reiner Wiedenbauer, who now heads the Amberg Criminal Investigation Department, is following in the footsteps of Peter Krämer, who is retiring at the end of the year. Wiedenbauer, 55 years old, has many years of experience. His career with the Bavarian Police began in March 1988, and he has served in various positions, including the police stations at Munich Airport and Nuremberg East. Before taking up his new position, he was the department head in Schwandorf.

Next area of ​​responsibility and challenges

With the takeover of the criminal police inspection, the management of the operations department also goes into Wiedenbauer's hands. His extensive wealth of experience will play an important role in the coming years. Peters Krämer, who will continue to be responsible for the criminal investigation department until his retirement, has served in this position since August 1, 2020.

Bernd Groß, 43 years old, also received his appointment as deputy head of the Amberg police station. Groß only moved to Amberg from his previous position at the Middle Franconia police headquarters in October 2025. He replaces Police Chief Günther Grießhammer, who is also retiring soon. Groß has taken on various tasks in his career and worked at various locations.

A look at the vita of the managers

The professional careers of the two new deputy chiefs show how important sound training and continuous career development are in the police force. Reiner Wiedenbauer not only studied at the University of Civil Service in Sulzbach-Rosenberg, but also held numerous management positions. Married with two adult children, he lives in the Amberg-Sulzbach district.

Bernd Groß started his training in September 2004 and has since gained valuable experience in various functions. He will continue to assume responsibility in his new role and support the Amberg police station. The police in Bavaria recreate Goethe's poem “The Crow”: “Like the old tower, like the new tower”. This means that stability and continuity are also very important in the police service.

The training with the Bavarian Police, which many of these managers can look back on, is subject to strict guidelines and is constantly being developed. Given the changing demands on the police, it is crucial that new managers are well prepared and approach their tasks with commitment and expertise. There is currently a great need for new police officers, which is reflected in the enrollment numbers, which can fluctuate greatly depending on the year, as was shown, for example, in 2022, when 1,501 applicants for the middle service and 180 for the senior service wanted to start their careers. The training itself includes both theoretical and practical parts and prepares officers for the challenges of their professional lives [Wikipedia] reports on the processes and requirements of police training in Bavaria.

The appointments in Amberg highlight the importance of experience and expertise. With Wiedenbauer and Groß, there are two experienced police officers at the head of the inspections who are ready to break new ground and tackle challenges with a fresh look.