District and priority service
Heinsberg district service
The officers of the district service are close to you as contacts throughout the district. They have extensive life and professional experience in various areas of police work. Good knowledge of human nature and strong social skills are among their indispensable qualities. They promote close and trusting contact with the citizens of the district of Heinsberg through their approachability and contact management.

The tasks of the district service include the

  • Maintaining a visible police presence, in particular at at-risk locations, properties and facilities
  • Maintaining contact with people at risk and those responsible for at-risk properties and facilities
  • Conducting security meetings
  • Performing police duties at events
  • Involvement in road safety work
  • Involvement/support in road safety education
  • Traffic accident prevention and control
  • Conducting whereabouts and driver investigations
  • Addressing potential offenders in connection with sporting events
  • Monitoring of return bans in accordance with Section 34 a of the Police Act
  • Combating crime
  • Personal and property protection measures
  • Supervision of visitor groups based in the area of responsibility
  • Involvement in public order partnerships
District offices
in the district of Heinsberg
The Heinsberg area includes the offices in Gangelt, Heinsberg, Oberbruch, Selfkant-Tüddern and Waldfeucht.
The Geilenkirchen area includes the offices in Geilenkirchen and Übach-Palenberg.
The Erkelenz area includes the offices in Erkelenz, Holzweiler, Lövenich and Wegberg.
The Hückelhoven area includes the offices in Hückelhoven and Wassenberg.
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In urgent cases: Police emergency number 110