BPOL NRW: Head of the Federal Police Inspectorate based in Cologne steps down from his position in retirement

Udo Peltzer Retires as Head of Federal Police Inspectorate Cologne

After a distinguished career spanning approximately 42 years, Udo Peltzer, the Senior Police Director, has announced his retirement, effective at the end of August 2025. The news was shared during a small ceremony held in a cathedral city on August 19.

Throughout his tenure, Peltzer served as the leader of the Federal Police Inspectorate Cologne, responsible for federal police tasks in the Cologne, Bonn, Siegburg, and Siegen areas, covering around 8,000 km². This region, under Peltzer's leadership, has been a cornerstone of Germany's security infrastructure.

Peltzer's career has been marked by numerous challenging leadership positions at airports, train stations, and borders - both nationally and internationally. His dedication to duty and exceptional achievements have earned him recognition for his dignified representation of the security of Germany and beyond for decades.

Barbara Heuser, the President of the Federal Police Directorate Sankt Augustin, praised Peltzer's contributions. "Udo Peltzer's leadership has been a beacon of excellence for the Federal Police Inspectorate Cologne," Heuser said. "His dedication and commitment to our mission have been unwavering, and his impact will be felt for years to come."

The successor to Peltzer as president of the Bundespolizeidirektion Sankt Augustin is Barbara Heuser. For further information, please contact the Press Office of Bundespolizeidirektion Sankt Augustin, Christian Tiemann. Tiemann can be reached at +49 (0) 2241/238-1402 or via email at [email protected]. The Twitter handle for Bundespolizeidirektion Sankt Augustin is @BPOL NRW.

One of Peltzer's most notable achievements was the move of the Federal Police back into the new station at Cologne Central Station after many years of planning and renovation. This milestone underscores Peltzer's commitment to modernising and enhancing the capabilities of the Federal Police Inspectorate Cologne.

The ceremony was attended by numerous representatives of security and law enforcement partners, paying tribute to Peltzer's significant contributions to the field. As Peltzer steps down, the entire security community will remember his service with gratitude and respect. Further information about the Federal Police Inspectorate Cologne can be found on the Bundespolizei.de website.

BPOL NRW: Head of the Federal Police Inspectorate based in Cologne steps down from his position in retirement