# German regional police leadership transitions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-regional-police-leadership-transitions
> Updated: 2026-10-20T12:38:24.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Various German regional authorities are undergoing leadership changes within their police and interior departments.

In Hamburg, Police Vice President Mirko Streiber is retiring following a 43-year career, with Timo Zill, formerly head of the protection police, set to succeed him. Additionally, Police President Falk Schnabel has announced his resignation for personal reasons, a move described by local political representatives as a “significant loss for the city.”

In Hesse, Torsten Krückemeier has been appointed as the new Police President for Southeast Hesse, succeeding Daniel Muth. This appointment follows an eleven-month period where the headquarters operated under the management of Vice President Anja Wetz. Furthermore, Hanau Mayor Isabell Hemsley is scheduled to become the State Secretary in the Hessian Ministry of the Interior on November 1, replacing Martin Rößler, who is transitioning to lead the Gießen Regional Council.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Hesse Ministry of the Interior announces leadership changes

Torsten Krückemeier becomes Police President for Southeast Hesse, while Isabell Hemsley is appointed State Secretary in the Hessian Ministry of the Interior.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hesse-ministry-of-the-interior-announces-leadership-changes

### 2026-09-30: Hamburg Police undergoes leadership changes as top officials depart

Hamburg's police leadership is changing as Vice President Mirko Streiber retires and President Falk Schnabel resigns to return to North Rhine-Westphalia. Timo Zill will succeed Streiber.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hamburg-police-undergoes-leadership-changes-as-top-officials-depart

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