Starting with the police: now start in cybercrime and economic crime!

Starting with the police: now start in cybercrime and economic crime!

The Rhineland-Palatinate police are looking for experienced IT and business experts as a career changer for the criminal police from November 1, 2023. This step is seen in response to the growing challenges in the field of cybercrime and economic crime. Through the introduction of one-year courses at the University of the Police in Büchenbeuren, Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis, economic criminalists are to be trained in order to counteract crimes such as investment and financing fraud, insolvency crimes and billing fraud. Welt are based on offer.

The election for career changers in the criminal police is aimed specifically at specialists with a completed university degree in the areas of IT, economics or finance as well as relevant professional experience. By March 31, 2025, applications are only possible via the Rhineland-Palatinate Police online. Presseportal emphasizes that early application and targeted preparation for the test days are recommended.

course content and requirements

The curriculum not only includes legal and tactical knowledge, but also practical exercises such as operational, driving and shooting training. Mandatory modules for security, independent investigations and participation in searches are also part of the training. Economic criminalists play an important role in the fight against economic criminal offenses. These specialists are equipped with sovereign powers and can use their special knowledge in practice.

In a time when the forms of crime constantly develop, the training of police members who have special knowledge in IT or economic issues becomes increasingly important. Police Nest explains that the career entry into the police service is of interest to many people who want to reorient themselves professionally. Nevertheless, applicants must currently expect that the requirements for the recruitment test are high and that not all applicants can be hired. A successful cross -entry often also requires completed vocational training and can be a valuable opportunity to work in supporting or professional roles within the police.

Finally, it can be said that the new initiative of the Rhineland-Palatinate police not only reacts to the acute shortage of skilled workers, but also meets the growing challenges of modern crime in our increasingly digitized world.