New police chief Asbach takes over the management in Sonthofen!

New police chief Asbach takes over the management in Sonthofen!

Sonthofen, Deutschland - The Sonthofen police inspection has a new boss: Markus Asbach was officially introduced yesterday as a police officer and head of office. In front of a top -class audience, including in the presence of Sonthofen's second mayor Ingrid Fischer and the police president Dr. Claudia Strößner, Asbach took on his new task in the Oberallgäu. The event illustrated the appreciation that is shown to him and the expectations that are linked to him.

Markus Asbach, who has been wearing his new position since June 1, 2025, looks back on a significant career within the Bavarian police. His entry began in 1995 with studying for upscale service, followed by an extensive career that began in 1998 at the Memmingen police inspection. Before moving to Sonthofen, Asbach served as deputy head of the Kempten police inspection and was instrumental in various projects and operations, such as the planning of the Nordic Ski World Cup. The organization of the G7 summit 2015 and 2022 also fell into its area of responsibility.

an experienced successor

Asbach follows Andreas Islar, who has led the Sonthofen police inspection over many years and is now moving to the Immenstadt police inspection. At the farewell, police president Dr. Claudia Strößner emphasized both Asbach's previous career and his skills. "Markus Asbach has always demonstrated a good hand and has valuable experience to lead the Sonthofen police inspection into a successful future," she emphasized.

The Sonthofen police inspection also includes the city of Sonthofen, the police station in Oberstdorf and other municipalities in the southern district of Oberallgäu. With his 56 years and his impressive experience, Asbach is well equipped to master the diverse challenges that this regional police bring with it.

personal and more

The new head of department lives privately in Altusried, very close to the fictional commissioner Kluftinger. Interestingly, Asbach has never personally affected this literary character, which makes his debut in Sonthofen no less exciting. He was delighted and at the same time speechless about the trust placed, which gave him through his new position.

For everyone who is interested in a career with the police, there are numerous ways in Bavaria, such as through various ranks and training programs. Information on this can be found on the Bavarian police website, where everything about the career and the necessary qualifications is described in detail here .

It remains to be seen how police work in Sonthofen will develop under the direction of Markus Asbach. One thing is certain, the expectations are high and the community is optimistic about the future.