During an official visit to Italy, the General Director of the State Police, Skënder Hita, together with the accompanying delegation, visited the Police Academy of Italy, where he was received by its director, Mario Viola. During the meeting, Hita praised the cooperation between the two institutions, stressing the importance of education and professional training in building a modern and professional police force.
“A professional and modern police force is built on quality preparation, integrity and the skills of its staff. For this reason, the development of the Security Academy is one of my priorities. Our aim is to expand cooperation with your educational institutions through joint academic programs, the exchange of teachers and experts, and specialized training”, Hita said.
The director of the Italian Police Academy, Mario Viola, praised the progress of the Security Academy and reaffirmed support for its development. “I appreciate the progress of the Security Academy of the Albanian Police, which is now accredited and has concluded cooperation agreements with many academies in the region, Europe and the USA. We are pleased to contribute to strengthening it. The Italian Police Academy will continue to support it through literature, training, the Master program and any other needs”, Viola said.
The rector of the Security Academy, Prof. Ilirjan Mandro, thanked the authorities and leaders of the Italian Police Academy for their support and contribution to academic and professional development. He emphasized the importance of aligning police education systems and continuing cooperation in the Master program “Criminal Investigation”, in the field of training, the exchange of lecturers, and sharing experiences in community policing. Cooperation in the field of police education and training constitutes a direct investment in the professionalism of Police staff and in raising the quality of service to citizens.
