Almost 1,600 new police employees sworn in in Nuremberg - the proportion of women is increasing!

Almost 1,600 new police employees sworn in in Nuremberg - the proportion of women is increasing!

In a festive ceremony on July 12, 2025, almost 1,600 new police officers were sworn in at the exhibition center in Nuremberg. This central event was opened by Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann (CSU), who spoke positively about the young police officers. Herrmann emphasized the importance of the new candidates who are committed to serving justice, freedom and security. With this swearing-in, the Bavarian police force has reached a new high of over 45,700 positions, a result that is not least testament to the 8,000 additional positions that have been created since 2008, as BR.de reports.

The proportion of female police officers has increased significantly in recent years. Of the new police officers, 37 percent are women, which illustrates a positive trend in a traditionally male-dominated industry. This development is also reflected in the increasing number of applicants: over the past decade, the number of police candidates has increased by 123.1%. In addition, the figures from Destatis prove that the proportion of women in the police has increased from 20% in 2000 to 29.3% in 2019.

A new path for many

The age group of the new candidates ranges from 17 to 36 years, and many of them have already completed training or a degree. The newly hired police officers will work at several training locations in Bavaria, including Eichstätt, Würzburg, Nuremberg and Königsbrunn. The six athletes from the top sports support group of the Bavarian police who are now taking up their duties also deserve special mention.

Statistics show that the police in Germany, as an executive body, are not only responsible for maintaining public safety and order, but are also active in various areas. The police also exercise part of state power and are organized at state and federal levels. The tasks of the state police and state criminal investigation offices, which report to the respective interior ministries, are diverse and range from averting danger to combating crime, as Statista shows.

Police in transition

The police face a major challenge: the increasingly noticeable shortage of personnel is a major stress factor. While the number of police employees has grown by 4.5% in the last 20 years, the number of candidates is continuously increasing. According to current reports, police density is highest in Berlin, while it is lowest in Baden-Württemberg. Despite a generally high level of trust in the police, at 77%, this figure has been affected by past scandals, particularly suspected cases of right-wing extremism, which has led to a decline in trust in recent years. This topic remains of great importance in public discourse and shows that police work is currently more than ever the focus of society.

The Bavarian police, which are now increasingly relying on personnel, show with today's swearing-in that they are willing to face the challenges of a modern society and adapt to the changing times. With the commitment of the new forces, a further step is taken towards a fair and respectful security architecture in Bavaria.