Minister Demo Announces Significant Pay Increases for State Police at Security Academy, with New Standards Starting with the Younger Generation

Interior Minister Ervin Demo, addressing new students at the Security Academy, emphasised the responsibility of the younger generation and the need for a modern, professional and integrity-driven State Police. The minister stressed that citizens must remain at the centre of the State Police’s work and that the law must apply equally to everyone, regardless of status, connections, beliefs or position, with zero tolerance for corruption.
According to the minister, emerging security challenges require a police force grounded in knowledge, technology, professional training and prevention. Addressing the working conditions of State Police personnel, Minister Demo announced that efforts are underway to increase salaries for all staff. “We are on the right track when it comes to increasing salaries for all State Police personnel. The increase will be significant,” he said, adding that new students would receive better remuneration once they begin their duties.
The minister also linked the raising of standards within the State Police to Albania’s European integration process and the objective of completing the accession negotiation chapters by 2027.
In conclusion, he praised the role of the Security Academy and its academic staff, stressing the need to further improve police training, not only through infrastructure upgrades but also by adapting professional education to emerging security challenges.