When strolling across the wall, it quickly becomes clear: The man in the blue uniform and with the profitable smile is actually a little celebrity. Here a “Hello, Mr. Duhme”, there a “Grüß Gott”, plus a wave or a short chat. He wasn’t always communicative. “I had to learn that first. I used to be rather shy. ”The 61-year-old – next week he will reach the age limit for police officers in North Rhine-Westphalia – says that he tried to meet everyone on an equal footing, not from above. “I don’t use anybody on duty. For me, that’s a form of respect. ”Speaking of respect: it has subsided. “You are getting younger and cheekier!” If the situation requires it, he can also get very loud.
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