Thomas Würgler: Interim Commander of Basel Police
Thomas Würgler Appointed as Interim Police Commander
On Thursday morning, the government of Basel-Stadt announced that Thomas Würgler will serve as the interim commander of the police. The former commander of the Zurich Cantonal Police will lead the Basel-Stadt police force until a new commander is appointed. Würgler begins his role on September 9, 2024. At 69 years old, this lawyer and former military officer brings a wealth of experience from his time as a prosecutor and defense attorney, providing a solid foundation to address issues highlighted in the Schefer report regarding the Basel-Stadt police.
Stabilizing the Force and Initiating Change
As the a.i. commander, Würgler's primary task will be to stabilize the police corps and initiate a transformation process. The search for a new commander will commence only after he gains a personal overview of the organization's operations and collaborates with the department head to define potential leadership structure models.
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