State Police Welcomes 389 New Recruits, Lamallari From a Reactive Police Force to One Focused on Prevention

After completing the General Patrol training program at the Security Academy, 389 new officers joined the State Police. The completion of police training signifies the start of a new mission in the service of residents and national security, according to Minister of Interior Besfort Lamallari, who spoke at the certification ceremony.
According to Lamallari, “the 389 young men and women who completed this course have not only professional knowledge but are also prepared for the reality of one of the most difficult and noble professions in the service of the country.”
The minister emphasized to the incoming officers that the State Police uniform should stand for integrity, accountability, and trust, and that its power should always be used to serve the public.
“Wearing a State Police uniform entails responsibilities rather than benefits. Don’t damage the uniform, don’t undermine the public’s confidence, and never lose sight of the fact that integrity is your most effective tool,” Lamallari advised.
The minister also discussed the State Police’s reform, stressing that professional training and a shift in public security strategy are more important aspects of modernization than just investing in technology and equipment.
The goal, according to Lamallari, is to transition from a police force that steps in after an issue has arisen to one that is active in the community and strives to stop issues before they arise.
“We must shift from a police force that merely responds to one that prevents in order to fulfilll our goal. Lamallari stated, “From a police force that is only visible when an issue arises, to one that is present alongside citizens every day and increasingly approaches its role as a service, not merely as a force.”
In order to create a modern, professional, and compassionate force that can prevent crime, combat it, and serve citizens, the minister emphasized that the country’s transformation must be accompanied by higher professional standards for the State Police as part of the European integration process.
Lamallari concluded by calling the police “the face of the state closest to citizens” and urging the new officers to be “strong in the face of crime, fair before the law, and humane toward citizens.”
Additionally, State Police Director General Skënder Hita asked the new officers to follow three core values in carrying out their responsibilities: respect for the law, serving the public, and paying tribute to the slain State Police personnel.
Hita stated, “Your compass in this mission should have only three directions: toward the law, in service of citizens, and toward fulfilling the legacy of the fallen members of the State Police.”