An overview of the socioeconomic and public order conditions in the new Federal Lander (formerly East Germany) notes the need for an efficient and effective public administration to guide social and economic recovery and advises that much needs to be done to instill public confidence in a reformed public safety structure without the repressive elements of the previous administration. Another article identifies some of the demographic and socioeconomic changes to which the population of the former German Democratic Republic must adjust. This is likely to produce significant social unrest that will challenge public order and safety. An article advises that it will take a long time for those living in the Federal Lander to appreciate the character of and construct a new type of criminal justice system. It will require a significant amount of training of former as well as new criminal justice personnel. A review of crime trends in the New Federal Lander focuses on violent property and personal crimes and the establishment of new police structures. Other topics covered are trends in road traffic accidents and traffic law enforcement needs, problems and perspectives in establishing new police forces, and police training needs. Article references and tabular data