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The ''Bundespolizei'' was previously known as the Bundesgrenzschutz (BGS) ("Federal Border Protection") until July 1st , 2005 when the law renaming the BGS as the BPOL was enacted. Prior to 1994 BPOL members had Combatant status. The BPOL has the following missions:
The ''Bundespolizei'' can also be used to reinforce State Police if requested to do so by a state ''(Land)'' government. The BPOL conducts criminal investigations only within their jurisdiction; otherwise the cases are referred to the appropriate state police force or to the federal criminal investigative agency, the Federal Criminal Police Office (Germany) . In general, the BPOL has a positive reputation among German citizens. It is perceived as a source of security and as a well-trained, professional organisation. The fact that the ''Bundespolizei'' does not handle normal police duties, like writing speeding tickets, might contribute to this perception. Its counter-terrorist unit, GSG 9 , is well known. Political demonstrators who engaged in violent clashes with the police (state and federal police) during rallies in the past most likely have a different view, however. STRENGTH The Bundespolizei consists of around 40,000 personnel,
ORGANIZATION The Bundespolizei headquarters is in Koblenz . The Bundespolizei academy is located in Lübeck .
Also in existence are the following special units:
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