TIRANA, Sept 22 /ATA/ The State Police director general, Muhamet Rrumbullaku, received the British ambassador to Albania, Alastair King-Smith.
The meeting focused on deepening of the very good cooperation so far, the agreement on the continuation of projects and agreements signed before, the establishment of joint investigative teams, the joint operations, the real-time exchange of information, establishing contacts between counterpart structures, as well as the joint fight against illegal immigration.
During the meeting, Rrumbullaku highly appreciated the support given by the British law enforcement agencies to various structures of the State Police in strengthening the professional and logistical capacities.
The General Director of Police introduced the ambassador to the priorities of the State Police, focusing on three main pillars, legal, educational and structural reforms.
Reforming the Security Academy, changing the work methodology and the decision-making practice so far in the management of human resources for appointments or transfers were some of the issues under discussion during the meeting.
The General Director underlined the importance of making some amendments to the law “On the State Police”, especially in the articles that stipulate disciplinary measures for violations given that holding accountable the Police organization employees involved in illegitimacy is a priority.
Ambassador Alastair King-Smith congratulated the Director General for the difficult mission at the helm of the State Police organization. He emphasized that Albania is a very important partner for Great Britain.
The Ambassador expressed the willingness to assist the State Police in response to cyberattack and invited a team of experts on economic crime and cryptocurrencies, for a visit to the United Kingdom.
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