State-Police-anniversary – Albanian  Telegraphic  Agency. https://en.ata.gov.al News Agency Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:32:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 113th anniversary of State Police, thousands of operations and sacrifices in service to the country and its citizens https://en.ata.gov.al/2026/01/13/113th-anniversary-of-state-police-thousands-of-operations-and-sacrifices-in-service-to-the-country-and-its-citizens/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2026/01/13/113th-anniversary-of-state-police-thousands-of-operations-and-sacrifices-in-service-to-the-country-and-its-citizens/#respond Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:24:30 +0000 https://en.ata.gov.al/?p=284765 TIRANA, Jan 13 /ATA/- Today, the State Police is celebrating its 113th anniversary, a moment to acknowledge and appreciate the sacrifice and commitment of countless generations of police officers in upholding the law, maintaining order, and ensuring the safety of Albanian citizens.
Prime Minister Edi Rama has commended the role of the officers of the State Police in their daily service to the country and its citizens.

The Minister of the Interior, Albana Koçiu, highlights that on this 113th anniversary, thousands of men and women in uniform, through numerous operations and sacrifices, are united by a single mission: to serve the nation and its citizens.
On 13th January 1913, Ismail Qemali-led government decided to establish law enforcement forces, assigning Alem Tragjasi, Hysni Toska, Sali Vranishti, and Hajredin Hekali with the task of organizing the gendarmerie. Halim Gostivari would become the first director of the State Police. Meanwhile, on 3rd June 1913, the regulation issued by the Government of Vlora concerning the formation of the Albanian Militia came into effect.
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