On July 4, 2025 in the Administrative Unit of Portez in Fier, an information and awareness-raising meeting was held with the community in the framework of the project “Increasing the efficiency and quality of service by the State Police, local actors and the community for victims of DV and GBV”, implemented by the organization National Center for Community Services (NCCS). The meeting was attended by representatives of the State Police, the local unit, civil society organizations and residents of the area. The discussions focused on domestic and gender-based violence, emphasizing early intervention and the role of the police in supporting victims. The participants were informed about the reporting methods, the legal framework and the mechanisms for handling cases of violence. The need for closer inter-institutional cooperation, increasing trust among citizens and providing support services such as emergency shelter, legal aid and psychological support was underlined. This activity was carried out in the framework of the project “Increasing the quality of service for victims of GBV” which is being implemented by the NCCS Organization, a grantee of the first round of the Grant Scheme.

On July 3, the NGO “Social Center for Helping People in Need” (QSNNN) organized a meeting with community representatives (women and girls) in Fushe-Arrez in the framework of the Project “TRUST: Let’s Act Together for the Safety of Our Community!”. The purpose of this activity was to familiarize women and girls with the police services and other local institutions regarding victims of gender-based violence as well as preventive measures against domestic violence. The activity aimed to strengthen relations between the community and the state police by encouraging dialogue, cooperation for security and a sense of mutual support.  

An awareness-raising meeting was held in June with the community in the Mbrostar Administrative Unit, Fier by the staff of the organization NCCS (National Center for Community Services). Representatives of the State Police, employees of the Administrative Unit, representatives of civil society organizations and community members participated in this activity. The meeting focused on discussing issues related to domestic violence and gender-based violence, as well as the role of the police in the community for identification, prevention and protection in cases of violence. The attendees were informed about the reporting procedures and the role of referral mechanisms for victims, with special emphasis on the importance of inter-institutional cooperation. During the discussion, concrete cases and concerns related to the lack of reporting due to uncertainty or lack of information were shared, and the importance of early preventive intervention by the police and other local institutions was emphasized. The meeting highlighted the necessity to expand support services for victims, including emergency shelter, free legal aid and psychological support. This activity was carried out in the framework of the project “Increasing the quality of service for victims of GBV” which is being implemented by the NCCS NGO, a grantee of the first round of the Grants’ Scheme  

On June 26, 2025, the Association “Social Center for Helping People in Need” (QSNNN) Fushë-Arrëz organized a meeting with the Local Security Council (LSC) on the Community Policing Strategy as part of the activity “Roundtable, consultation and coordination with the Local Security Council (LCS)” within the framework of the Project “TRUST: Together we act for the Safety of our community!”. This activity was held with the participation of Mr. Limani – Head of the Puka Police Commissariat, Mr. Curri – Mayor of the Municipality of Fushë-Arrëz, Mr. Bardhoku and representatives of public institutions in Fushë-Arrëz, civil society, business entities, which are part of the LCS and other relevant stakeholders. The purpose of this activity was to strengthen cooperation between authorities, civil society and business entities in Fushë-Arrëz as part of the LSC to improve the implementation of the “Community Policing Strategy” in Fushë-Arrëz, aiming to increase public security and joint decision-making.

The Association “Gender, Peace and Security”, held on June 26, 2025, a meeting with the working groups established in the framework of the project “Strengthening Cooperation and Interventions for the Prevention and Addressing of Domestic Violence and Gender-Based Violence through the Functioning of Local Mechanisms and Community Policing”. The meeting was attended by the social service providers of the administrative units of Sukth, Manez and Ishem, the Community Policing Officers (Zone Inspectors), the social administrators in Sukth and Manez and Ishem, the Child Protection Specialist, a representative of the health center, as well as the employee at the Community Center for Integrated Social Services for the Family in Sukth. This meeting created the opportunity to discuss concrete cases, but also to share the needs and problems that service providers encounter during their work, mainly related to overlapping tasks, lack of human resources and inadequacy of services.  

In the framework of the project “Strengthening Local Mechanisms for Improving Cooperation and Public Safety in Durres Region”, a workshop was organized on June 26, 2025, at the premises of the Durres Local Police Directorate, with security officers from schools of Durres, Shijak and Kavaja and representatives from the Durres Police Directorate. The meeting aimed to discuss current practices and protocols and identify ways to improve communication and response mechanisms in situations related to student safety. The importance of strengthening the role of the security officer as a bridge of cooperation between the school, the State Police and the community was emphasized, and the drafting of an action plan was proposed that will support officers with practical training, simulations, exchange of experiences and drafting protocols for managing cases of bullying, crises, and problematic behaviors. A particular aspect of this commitment is building a positive relationship between security officers and students, through open meetings and awareness-raising activities.  

The organization “Woman to Woman” held a meeting in June 2025 with social workers and school security officers of the city of Shkodra. This meeting was organized in the framework of the project “Strengthening community policing through support of Local Councils on Public Safety, Referral Mechanisms and community involvement.” The topic of the activity was a discussion on the role of security officers and social workers in securing children in schools, good practices, challenges and the need for specialized training. The lack of a clear emergency response protocol was emphasized, and trust clubs and volunteer groups of students acting as “security patrols” were mentioned as good practices.  

On 18-20 June 2025, General Patrol Officers and Command and Control Room personnel from Dibra Local Police Directorate ( Mat Police Commissariat and Klos Police Station) participated in the training delivered by SCPA PMT in the Dibra LPD premises. During this training the trainees were introduced to both theoretical and practical exercises and group work by focusing on CP philosophy and implementation of its elements into the daily routine of ASP officers. In addition, they were presented with situations/practical exercises to be handled with and solved by them as they work in groups with the aim of providing measures to be taken proactively in order to implement the CP elements. Special attention was given to the theoretical and practical treatment of cases of Domestic Violence. In order to provide a comprehensive training module on CP SCPA cooperated with CVE, whose experts provided interactive lecturing on Countering Violent Extremism. Best EU practices on CP philosophy implementation were shared with the ASP officers. At the end of such training the ASP officers are able to enhance their knowledge and capacities on implementation of CP.  

On 16 June 2025, SCPA PMT organized an informative meeting with representatives from the Embassy of Sweeden in Albania,  respectively Deputy Head of Mission and Head of International Cooperation Development, Mr Erik Illes and Programme Officer,Ms Linda Gjermani. The meeting convened at the SCPA premises and served as an update provided by PMT on the project activities undertaken and implemented during January – June 2025 in the area of community policing. During the meeting PMT and the Swedish Embassy representatives exchanged information on support provided by SCPA Program to the ASP on basis of the approved work plan activities and relevant findings and recommendations as per each component.  Team Leader Mr Ansi Shundi informed that a  more detailed information on work plan activities implemented would be provided during the forthcoming SCM, due to convene in July 2025.  

On 11-13 June 2025, General Patrol Officers and Command and Control Room personnel from Dibra Local Police Directorate participated in the training delivered by SCPA PMT at Dibra LPD premises. During this training the trainees were introduced to both theoretical and practical exercises and group work by focusing on CP philosophy and implementation of its elements into the daily routine of ASP officers. In addition, they were presented with situations/practical exercises to be handled with and solved by them as they work in groups with the aim of providing measures to be taken proactively in order to implement the CP elements. Special attention was given to the theoretical and practical treatment of cases of Domestic Violence. In order to provide a comprehensive training module on CP SCPA cooperated with CVE, whose experts provided interactive lecturing on Countering Violent Extremism. Best EU practices on CP philosophy implementation were shared with the ASP officers. At the end of such training the ASP officers are able to enhance their knowledge and capacities on implementation of CP.