Christoph Buchert

Christoph Buchert is a Professor of Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, and Intervention Law at the University of Police and Public Administration, Cologne. His work bridges academia and law enforcement, with a focus on legal frameworks governing police operations, data protection, and corporate compliance.

• Research Interests: Criminal law, procedural law, data protection, compliance systems, and police ethics.
• Awards: Recipient of the Teaching Award (2021/22) and the Förderpreis der Peregrinus-Stiftung für die Universität Mainz for his dissertation.

Publications highlight trends in smart policing, GDPR compliance, whistleblower protections, and judicial reforms. His work spans book chapters, journal articles, and legal commentaries.

• Notable Contributions: Analysis of data privacy in police operations, legal implications of undercover policing, and corporate compliance mechanisms.

Scientific Awards

• Förderpreis der Peregrinus-Stiftung (2016)
• Teaching Award (2021/22)