Dr. Heinrich Boge is appointed president of the BKA.
01.10.1981
Bonn Branch moves to Meckenheim
The Bonn Branch moves into the new BKA building in Meckenheim-Merl with the following divisions: the Protection Group (SG), State Security (ST), and Technical Services (TD).
01.10.1982
Introduction of an automated radio transmission system
The Interpol radio station of the BKA ceases to send Morse code. An automated radio transmission system is introduced for radio communication with the National Central Bureaux and the ICPO-Interpol General Secretariat.
12.04.1983
The first liaison officer is posted in Bangkok
The first liaison officer is posted at the German diplomatic representation in Bangkok (Thailand). This is to improve cooperation with the local police services \u2013 especially in the field of drug crime.
01.01.1986
Establishment of the BKA's own Antidrug Division.
01.07.1988
Second BKA location in Wiesbaden is being occupied
Parts of the BKA move to a second BKA location in Wiesbaden (former Hindenburg barracks in Wiesbaden-Biebrich).