TIRANA, Oct 17 /ATA/The Police Oversight Agency (AMP) announced in a statement that it had monitored the situation during protests held in Tirana and other cities across the country, focusing on identifying and verifying any suspected legal violations by State Police officers in the course of their duties.
As part of this process, AMP officers were present on the ground during the protests, documenting specific incidents.
AMP has also obtained video footage aired by audiovisual media and published on social media. All collected material will be analysed and verified to establish the full circumstances of each incident and determine responsibility in accordance with the applicable legislation.
AMP continues to pursue the identified cases within the scope of its legal authority, coordinating with the relevant State Police structures to share information and clarify the circumstances of the incidents, while ensuring that the independence of the verification and investigation process is maintained.
In cases where indications of possible criminal offences have been found, procedural steps are proceeding under the direction of the Prosecutor’s Office attached to the Tirana Court of General Jurisdiction.
AMP remains committed to fulfilling its legal mandate responsibly through an active presence on the ground, continuous monitoring and the verification of every incident relating to the conduct of State Police officers in the performance of their duties.
The agency stressed that it would continue to cooperate with the relevant institutions, ensuring impartiality, accountability and the enforcement of the law, while safeguarding citizens’ fundamental rights and freedoms.
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