Current language: English

New forensic institute to be built in Johannisthal

!Close-up of a Berlin police uniform with sleeve insignia, other officers are blurred in the background.

Illustrative image

© dpa

The Berlin Police Department is getting a new Forensic Science Institute (German: Kriminaltechnisches Institut (KTI)). It is being built at a cost of 190 million euros in Johannisthal on the site at Groß-Berliner Damm 78, according to Interior Senator Iris Spranger (SPD).

"The new building is essential for modern crime-fighting and security in the capital," she explained. The KTI's current building on Tempelhofer Damm in Tempelhof is no longer sufficient to meet the high demands of forensic work. Laboratory capacity and technical infrastructure are no longer adequate. Therefore, the new building is urgently needed. The funding for it comes from the federal government's Special Infrastructure Fund.

Author: dpa/deepl.com

Source: Press release from the Berlin Senate Chancellery

Publication date: 15 July 2026

Last updated: 15 July 2026

More News

Fliegerbombe in Neukölln (2)

© dpa

Air-Drop Bomb in Neukölln: Closure Planned

An aerial bomb from World War II was discovered on Wednesday on the Weigandufer in Berlin-Neukölln. A cordoned-off area was established for the bomb disposal operation. more

Gelbe Sonnenhut-Blüten von unten fotografiert, mit der Sonne, die zwischen den Blütenblättern hindurchstrahlt, vor blauem Himmel.

© dpa

Britz Environmental Education Center Is Being Rebuilt

The environmental education center in Britzer Garten in Neukölln is to be rebuilt as soon as possible, according to a statement from the Senate Chancellery. The building was destroyed by a fire in October 2024. more

Dichte Menschenmenge auf dem Lollapalooza-Festivalgelände in Berlin, im Hintergrund ein Riesenrad, Verpflegungsstände und Bäume unter grauem Himmel.

© dpa

Berlin Plans to Establish a Service Center for Events

Berlin aims to make it easier to organize events, ranging from conferences to sporting events. To this end, a central service office for events is planned, according to the Senate Chancellery. more

Start of the Wahl-O-Mat in Berlin

© dpa

"Wahl-O-Mat" for House of Representatives election is online

The Wahl-O-Mat for the Berlin House of Representatives election is now available. Here's how it works and what issues it covers. more

New 46-bed women's shelter opens in Berlin

© dpa

New women's shelter opens in Berlin

According to police and Senate figures, there were more than 13,000 victims of domestic violence in Berlin in 2025. A new facility is providing shelter for those affected. more

Nach Hackerangriff auf Teile des Berliner Senats

© dpa

After a hacker attack: Senate departments back online

Following the cyberattack on Berlin's state network, the two affected Senate departments are back online. more