The Police Oversight Agency (AMP) reports that it has monitored the situation created during protests held in Tirana and other cities across the country, focusing on identifying and verifying every suspected case of legal violations by State Police officers while performing their duties.
AMP stresses that it “has administered video materials broadcast by audiovisual media, as well as footage published on social networks,” adding that “all administered materials will be subject to appropriate analysis and verification, with the aim of fully clarifying the circumstances of each case and determining responsibilities.”
Full statement:
The Police Oversight Agency (AMP) has monitored the situation created during protests held in Tirana and other cities across the country, focusing on identifying and verifying every suspected case of legal violations by State Police officers while performing their duties.
As part of this process, AMP personnel were present in the field during the protests, identifying specific cases.
AMP has also administered video materials broadcast by audiovisual media, as well as footage published on social networks. All administered materials will be subject to appropriate analysis and verification, with the aim of fully clarifying the circumstances of each case and determining responsibilities, in accordance with the legislation in force.
For the identified cases, AMP is continuing actions in line with its legal competences, in cooperation and coordination with the relevant structures of the State Police, for the exchange of information and clarification of the circumstances of the events, without prejudice to the independence of the verification and investigation process. For cases where data containing elements of criminal offences have been identified, procedural actions continue under the direction of the Prosecution at the Tirana District Court of General Jurisdiction.
AMP remains committed to responsibly fulfilling its legal mission through active presence in the field, continuous monitoring and verification of every case related to the performance of duties by State Police officers. The Agency will continue to cooperate with responsible institutions, guaranteeing impartiality, accountability and enforcement of the law, as well as respect for the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens.
