Federal Commissioner for Policing, Uli Grötsch, reports significant progress in the acceptance and integration of his office. In a recently released activity report, Grötsch stated that the establishment of the Federal Commissioner’s role within the German Bundestag is developing positively, despite contrary narratives.
The report highlights a growing recognition across federal police authorities that the office serves as a valuable link between civil society, police personnel and citizens. Grötsch expressed appreciation for the openness he has encountered during visits to police agencies, civil society representatives and researchers. He also noted an increase in both citizens and police employees directly contacting him with concerns, utilizing his position as an independent point of contact outside of traditional bureaucratic channels.
A key goal of the office, as outlined in the report, is to provide explanations and increase transparency regarding state actions, particularly those undertaken by security agencies, when existing bureaucratic processes fall short. Grötsch emphasized the value of his office’s independence when addressing complaints from citizens alleging discrimination or unfair treatment by federal police authorities, underlining the importance of offering an avenue for redress beyond established administrative structures.
